Amber Cedar vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Amber CedarChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Amber Cedar2/4
Kaiak Sonar2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Cedar
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Cedar
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kaiak Sonar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber CedarB.ATESKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Cedar
SillageAmber Cedar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamonApple
Heart
White PepperCedarAmberOrris
Base
Woody NotesPatchouli
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,174
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,420
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Cedar by B.ATES is a versatile unisex fragrance that pairs the crisp brightness of apple and lavender with a deep, resinous woody base. Launched in 2022, it provides a warm yet fresh profile suitable for year-round wear. The composition balances spicy notes with earthy patchouli, creating a scent that feels both…
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, Amber Cedar or Kaiak Sonar?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Amber Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Amber Cedar or Kaiak Sonar?
Amber Cedar lasts longest (Amber Cedar 80/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Cedar or Kaiak Sonar?
Amber Cedar projects furthest (Amber Cedar 75/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Cedar and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.
Is Amber Cedar or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
Amber Cedar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Cedar and Kaiak Sonar?
Amber Cedar has top notes of Lavender, Cardamon and Apple, heart notes of White Pepper, Cedar, Amber and Orris, a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli. 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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