Fragrance comparison

Eclat de Joie vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 230 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eclat de Joie

Plume Impression

3.5958 votes

Rank #20,122 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,642 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclat de Joie takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eclat de Joie
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Eclat de Joie4/7

Kaiak Sonar3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eclat de JoiePlume Impression

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 58%

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

22%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerKaiak SonarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEclat de Joie

SillageEclat de Joie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesBlack PepperCorianderTangerine

Heart

OrrisGalbanumGingerJasmine

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Vetiver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall68

Winter9

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEclat de JoieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex73

Women23

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,122

PerfumerDaniel Visentin

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,642

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerEclat de JoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eclat de Joie by Plume Impression opens with an immediate surge of watery notes and tangy tangerine, cut through by sharp black pepper and spicy coriander. The initial blast feels cool and ozonic, reminiscent of sea breezes against sun-warmed skin. As it settles, green galbanum and earthy orris emerge, giving the hear…

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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, Eclat de Joie or Kaiak Sonar?

Eclat de Joie takes 4 of 7 categories. Eclat de Joie is rated 3.59/5 from 58 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Eclat de Joie for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eclat de Joie or Kaiak Sonar?

Eclat de Joie lasts longest (Eclat de Joie 67/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclat de Joie or Kaiak Sonar?

Eclat de Joie projects furthest (Eclat de Joie 60/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclat de Joie and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Eclat de Joie or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eclat de Joie is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. Eclat de Joie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclat de Joie and Kaiak Sonar?

Eclat de Joie has top notes of Watery Notes, Black Pepper, Coriander and Tangerine, heart notes of Orris, Galbanum, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Musk. 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.