Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

Fresh

Armaf

4.004 votes

Rank #46,330 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,642 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fresh
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fresh1/4

Kaiak Sonar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshArmaf

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 48%

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Sonar

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody86%

mossy72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantRaspberryMandarinCitrus

Heart

RoseJasmineAnise

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossMusk

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,642

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Fresh lands on skin with a sudden burst of sharp blackcurrant and sour citrus, instantly cutting through warm air. This is a bright, summery option that shifts away from typical sugary cologne profiles. As the initial citrus splash settles, the scent reveals a green, slightly bitter floral center of rose and ani…

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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, Fresh or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 4 categories. Fresh is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Fresh for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar lasts longest (Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh or Kaiak Sonar?

Projection is very close: Fresh 50/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100 for sillage.

Do Fresh and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss.

Is Fresh or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Kaiak Sonar?

Fresh has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss 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.