Fragrance comparison

In Bloom vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

In Bloom

INME

3.2817 votes

Rank #22,798 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #29,566 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 5 categories.

In Bloom
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

In Bloom2/5

Kaiak Sonar3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BloomINME

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

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

20%Love

0%Like

80%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIn Bloom

SillageKaiak Sonar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

fresh80%

woody70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rose WaterPeonyPearCedarLemonMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,566

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerIn BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Bloom by INME is a floral scent tailored for those who appreciate delicate, classic notes. It opens with a bright splash of lemon and pear nectar, quickly giving way to a heart of rose water, magnolia, and peony. It offers a gentle, refreshing profile that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable pick for daily…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In Bloom or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 5 categories. In Bloom is rated 3.28/5 from 17 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose In Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Bloom or Kaiak Sonar?

They last about the same: In Bloom 62/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Bloom or Kaiak Sonar?

Projection is very close: Kaiak Sonar 49/100, In Bloom 48/100 for sillage.

Do In Bloom and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon.

Is In Bloom or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

In Bloom suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Bloom and Kaiak Sonar?

In Bloom features Rose Water, Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. 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.