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Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs Kaiak

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

Updated 7,098 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Gucci Eau de Parfum II

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kaiak

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II6/7
Kaiak1/7
Ratings & consensus
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Sillage & projection
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Value for money
Kaiak
Versatility
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci
KaiakNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes
Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%
3.38/ 5 · 1,328 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

5,770 votes

16%Love
47%Like
17%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

1,316 votes

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityGucci Eau de Parfum II

SillageGucci Eau de Parfum II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value73
Category winnerKaiakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
white floral84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 4 hours
CedarMuskHeliotrope
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesTamarindPlumBlack Currant
Heart
African Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTransparent Woods
Base
MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall40
Winter34
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
Men89
Unisex10
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#26,496

PerfumerEurico Mazzini

Launched2003

Reviews1

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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Natura Kaiak is an energizing, aromatic citrus fragrance that captures the spirit of open air. With vibrant notes of bitter orange and bergamot balanced by a crisp green heart, it offers a clean, post-shower freshness perfect for daily wear. This reliable scent is ideal for those seeking a sharp, invigorating boost du…

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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, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Kaiak?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; Kaiak is rated 3.38/5 from 1,328 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Kaiak?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II lasts longest (Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100, Kaiak 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Kaiak?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II projects furthest (Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100, Kaiak 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Kaiak smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Kaiak better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Kaiak?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope. Kaiak has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Heliotrope.

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