914 vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
4%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
914 takes 4 of 7 categories.
914Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
9144/7
Kaiak Sonar3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Kaiak Sonar
- Longevity
- 914
- Sillage & projection
- 914
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- 914
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 914
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
914IKONKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%
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 hate44%Love
24%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 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
Longevity914
Sillage914
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyoud100%
woody83%
amber65%
fresh spicy48%
conifer30%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match4%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotMarigold
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Balsam FirJasmine
Base
AmberCedarAmbergris
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer46
Fall100
Winter92
Day90
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winner914Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#32,642
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winner914Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIKON 914 opens with a bright citrus lift, then settles into a smoother amber-oud style with soft woods and a lightly powdery feel. Reviews often describe it as well blended, unisex, and easy to wear, especially if you like the airy burnt-sugar, amber-wood style associated with Baccarat Rouge. It looks strongest as a s…
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, 914 or Kaiak Sonar?
914 takes 4 of 7 categories. 914 is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose 914 for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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, 914 or Kaiak Sonar?
914 lasts longest (914 68/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 914 or Kaiak Sonar?
Projection is very close: 914 50/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100 for sillage.
Do 914 and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Amber and Cedar.
Is 914 or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, 914 is the stronger pick. For winter, 914 is the stronger pick. 914 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 914 and Kaiak Sonar?
914 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Marigold, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Balsam Fir and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar and Ambergris. 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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