Elysée Nuit vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysée Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories.
Elysée NuitChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Elysée Nuit6/7
Kaiak Sonar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysée Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Elysée Nuit
- Longevity
- Elysée Nuit
- Sillage & projection
- Elysée Nuit
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Elysée Nuit
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysée Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elysée NuitO BoticárioKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 539 votes
Have 46%Had 17%Want 36%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerElysée NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
539 votes
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerElysée NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElysée Nuit
SillageElysée Nuit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
rose69%
woody61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red FruitsPlum BlossomCassisBergamot
Heart
MacaronsRosePeonyMagnoliaFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Magnolia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElysée NuitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,599
PerfumerChiaki Nomura, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,491
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerElysée NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysée Nuit by O Boticário opens with a burst of sweet red berries, tart cassis, and bright bergamot that quickly softens into romantic plum blossom. At the center of the scent, airy peony, rich rose, and a sweet almond macaron accord create a lush, velvety floral bouquet. The base settles into earthy patchouli, cream…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Elysée Nuit or Kaiak Sonar?
Elysée Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. Elysée Nuit is rated 4.13/5 from 539 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Elysée Nuit for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Elysée Nuit or Kaiak Sonar?
Elysée Nuit lasts longest (Elysée Nuit 67/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysée Nuit or Kaiak Sonar?
Elysée Nuit projects furthest (Elysée Nuit 58/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysée Nuit and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Magnolia and Patchouli.
Is Elysée Nuit or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elysée Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée Nuit is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysée Nuit and Kaiak Sonar?
Elysée Nuit has top notes of Red Fruits, Plum Blossom, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Macarons, Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk 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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