Fragrance comparison

19-68 vs Kaiak Sonar

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

4 wins

19-68

Gritti

3.84107 votes

Rank #17,709 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #30,832 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19-68 takes 4 of 7 categories.

19-68
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

19-684/7

Kaiak Sonar3/7

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment: Kaiak Sonar
Longevity: 19-68
Sillage & projection: 19-68
Value for money: Kaiak Sonar
Versatility: 19-68
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19-68

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

19-68Gritti

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

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 hate

33%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity19-68

Sillage19-68

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotTangerineGrapefruitPink PepperCassis

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderVetiverPatchouliMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia. Durations are only published for 19-68, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall97

Winter70

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winner19-68Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#30,832

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winner19-68Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19-68 by Gritti is a fresh citrus and aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and traditional barbershop woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and tangy tangerine, sharpened by pink pepper and tart cassis. As the initial brightness settles, a clean core of lavender and vetiv…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 19-68 or Kaiak Sonar?

19-68 takes 4 of 7 categories. 19-68 is rated 3.84/5 from 107 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose 19-68 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, 19-68 or Kaiak Sonar?

19-68 lasts longest (19-68 64/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19-68 or Kaiak Sonar?

19-68 projects furthest (19-68 58/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19-68 and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia.

Is 19-68 or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

For summer, 19-68 is the stronger pick. For winter, 19-68 is the stronger pick. 19-68 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19-68 and Kaiak Sonar?

19-68 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.