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Collection Pastel vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 254 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Collection Pastel takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Collection Pastel

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Collection Pastel5/7
Kaiak Sonar2/7
Ratings & consensus
Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment
Collection Pastel
Longevity
Collection Pastel
Sillage & projection
Collection Pastel
Value for money
Kaiak Sonar
Versatility
Collection Pastel
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Collection Pastel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Collection PastelCeline
Kaiak SonarNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 38%Had 39%Want 23%
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
18%Love
59%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

82 votes

34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerCollection PastelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityCollection Pastel

SillageCollection Pastel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value72
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus91%
aromatic83%
musky74%
woody65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Clary SageBergamotTangerine
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base6-8 hrs
MuskSandalwoodVetiver
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Collection Pastel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCollection PastelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex39
Women61
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#29,095

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerCollection PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collection Pastel by Celine opens with an invigorating splash of bitter bergamot and tangy tangerine, immediately tempered by the dry, herbal bite of clary sage. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the citrus flash settles into a clean, pastel floral heart of blooming jasmine, airy orange blossom, …

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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, Collection Pastel or Kaiak Sonar?

Collection Pastel takes 5 of 7 categories. Collection Pastel is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Collection Pastel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Collection Pastel or Kaiak Sonar?

Collection Pastel lasts longest (Collection Pastel 65/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collection Pastel or Kaiak Sonar?

Collection Pastel projects furthest (Collection Pastel 61/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collection Pastel and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Collection Pastel or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Collection Pastel is the stronger pick. For winter, Collection Pastel is the stronger pick. Collection Pastel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Collection Pastel and Kaiak Sonar?

Collection Pastel has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood 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.

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