Fragrance comparison

Elation vs Kaiak Expedição

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Elation

Navitus Parfums

3.4141 votes

Rank #21,839 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Kaiak Expedição

Natura

4.0379 votes

Rank #33,019 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Expedição takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elation
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Expedição
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Elation2/7

Kaiak Expedição5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElationNavitus Parfums

Kaiak ExpediçãoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

4.03/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 19%

Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

22%Hate

41 votes

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Expedição

SillageKaiak Expedição

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKaiak ExpediçãoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

sweet53%

amber42%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuClementinePomeloBergamotLimeBrazilian Orange

Heart

GeraniumJuniper BerriesLavenderClary SagePetitgrain

Base

AmberwoodFernPatchouliMuskDriftwoodNutmegMoss

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeDihydromyrcenolLemon

Heart

LavenderVioletGeraniumCinnamonNutmegCardamom

Base

Precious WoodsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarCashmere WoodSandalowoodMuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Geranium and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex35

Women4

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,839

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Navitus Parfums Elation bursts open with a bright burst of yuzu, clementine, and bitter lime. The initial citrus spray feels sharp and watery on skin before settling into a herbal core of clary sage, lavender, and crisp geranium. As the top notes fade, a dry woody base of amberwood, moss, and cedar driftwood emerges t…

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Kaiak Expedição is a rugged, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on its fresh citrus opening and earthy base. Launched in 2015, this Natura creation feels most at home in warm weather or active outdoor settings. It provides a sharp, energizing start that settles into a reliable, masculine woodiness, making it a fu…

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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, Elation or Kaiak Expedição?

Kaiak Expedição takes 5 of 7 categories. Elation is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes; Kaiak Expedição is rated 4.03/5 from 79 votes. Choose Elation for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Expedição for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elation or Kaiak Expedição?

Kaiak Expedição lasts longest (Kaiak Expedição 69/100, Elation 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elation or Kaiak Expedição?

Kaiak Expedição projects furthest (Kaiak Expedição 58/100, Elation 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elation and Kaiak Expedição smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Elation or Kaiak Expedição better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elation is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Expedição is the stronger pick. Elation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elation and Kaiak Expedição?

Elation has top notes of Yuzu, Clementine, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Fern, Patchouli and Musk. Kaiak Expedição has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Dihydromyrcenol, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Precious Woods, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.