Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 3 vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #35,198 CitrusAromatic

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #29,546 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Eau de Varens N° 32/7

Kaiak Sonar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment: Eau de Varens N° 3
Longevity: Kaiak Sonar
Sillage & projection: Kaiak Sonar
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Eau de Varens N° 3
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kaiak Sonar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

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

24%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Sonar

SillageKaiak Sonar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonVerbenaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MintAppleLavenderPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

Casual 48%Work 37%Date 8%Party 7%

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,546

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray gives a sudden rush of cold energy. Tart green lime and acidic lemon dominate the air right away. Crushed lemon verbena follows closely, adding an herbal sharpness that cuts through muggy air. Within fifteen minutes, the sour edges soften. Crisp spearmint and clean lavender emerge to create an invigora…

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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, Eau de Varens N° 3 or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens N° 3 or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar lasts longest (Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 3 or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar projects furthest (Kaiak Sonar 49/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 3 and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Eau de Varens N° 3 or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Varens N° 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. Eau de Varens N° 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 3 and Kaiak Sonar?

Eau de Varens N° 3 has top notes of Lemon, Verbena, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Apple, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 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.