Fragrance comparison

Appletini vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #34,390 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,420 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Appletini
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Appletini2/4

Kaiak Sonar2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Appletini
Sillage & projection: Appletini
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

AppletiniMayrit

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

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 hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAppletini

SillageAppletini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,390

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,420

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Appletini or Kaiak Sonar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic 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, Appletini or Kaiak Sonar?

Appletini lasts longest (Appletini 72/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Appletini or Kaiak Sonar?

Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Appletini and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Appletini or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Appletini and Kaiak Sonar?

Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.