Fragrance comparison

Kaiak vs Datsima

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,334 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kaiak

Natura · 2003

3.381,328 votes

Rank #25,710 CitrusAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Datsima

Guy Bouchara

4.506 votes

Rank #42,287 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kaiak
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Datsima
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaiak3/4

Datsima1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaiakNatura

DatsimaGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 1,328 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

47%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

1,316 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityKaiak

SillageDatsima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value56

Category winnerKaiakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesTamarindPlumBlack Currant

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTransparent Woods

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodHeliotrope

Top15-30 mins

PlumBlack CurrantRose OilMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseNeroliJasmineGardenia

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Datsima, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,710

PerfumerEurico Mazzini

Launched2003

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,287

PerfumerGuy Bouchara, Sylvain Fourre

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Datsima by Guy Bouchara kicks off with juicy plum and tart black currant. It feels bright immediately. Crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial flash of perfumer alcohol within three minutes. White florals expand quickly. Creamy gardenia and fresh jasmine bloom across the center before settling…

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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, Kaiak or Datsima?

Kaiak takes 3 of 4 categories. Kaiak is rated 3.38/5 from 1,328 votes; Datsima is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kaiak for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Datsima for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak or Datsima?

Kaiak lasts longest (Kaiak 55/100, Datsima 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak or Datsima?

Datsima projects furthest (Datsima 54/100, Kaiak 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak and Datsima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Black Currant.

Is Kaiak or Datsima better for summer or winter?

Datsima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak and Datsima?

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. Datsima has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Rose Oil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Neroli, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Heliotrope.