1001 vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
10014/7
Kaiak Sonar3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Kaiak Sonar
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- 1001
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- 1001
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1001
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1001VertusKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerKaiak SonarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerKaiak SonarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1001
Sillage1001
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Magnolia, Tuberose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winner1001Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#32,372
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winner1001Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVertus 1001 offers a rich blend of cinnamon and warm amber designed for cool evenings. Bright lime opens the scent before settling into a soft floral heart of violet and damask rose. The base remains dense, focusing on cedar and musk to create an intimate woodsy atmosphere on the skin.
Reviews →Kaiak Sonar opens with a watery, salty rush, touched by seaweed, citrus and crisp fruits before softer florals come through. It stays fresh and airy, then dries down to musk, woods and a gentle amber warmth. This is a modern aquatic floral with a breezy coastal feel rather than a sweet fruity style. It makes most sens…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1001 or Kaiak Sonar?
1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1001 or Kaiak Sonar?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1001 or Kaiak Sonar?
1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1001 and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Magnolia, Tuberose and Amber.
Is 1001 or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1001 and Kaiak Sonar?
1001 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Damask Rose, Carnation, Violet and Mimosa, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood. Kaiak Sonar has top notes of Watery Notes, Seaweed, Salt and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Metallic notes, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Moss, Atlas Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.
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