Fragrance comparison

December Rose vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 237 ratings analysed

5 wins

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #31,586 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

December Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

December Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

December Rose5/7

Kaiak Sonar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

December RosePARIS CORNER

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

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

34%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerDecember RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDecember Rose

SillageDecember Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlueberryTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouli

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for December Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDecember RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,586

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerDecember RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

December Rose by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, fruity floral profile built around juicy fruit and classic petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart blueberry and sweet tangerine, giving the scent an energetic, tangy start. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich rose accompanied by crisp geranium and g…

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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, December Rose or Kaiak Sonar?

December Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, December Rose or Kaiak Sonar?

December Rose lasts longest (December Rose 64/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Rose or Kaiak Sonar?

December Rose projects furthest (December Rose 52/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Rose and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Musk and Patchouli.

Is December Rose or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in December Rose and Kaiak Sonar?

December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk 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.