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Fragrance comparison

Kaiak Sonar vs L'Eau de Chloe

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

Updated 3,778 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau de Chloe takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Kaiak Sonar

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

  • L'Eau de Chloe

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

Kaiak Sonar1/7
L'Eau de Chloe6/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Eau de Chloe
Community sentiment
L'Eau de Chloe
Longevity
L'Eau de Chloe
Sillage & projection
L'Eau de Chloe
Value for money
Kaiak Sonar
Versatility
L'Eau de Chloe
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L'Eau de Chloe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNatura
L'Eau de ChloeChloé
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 3,606 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate

103 votes

34%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

3,606 votes

Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityL'Eau de Chloe

SillageL'Eau de Chloe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value50
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
CitronGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRose WaterVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarOakmossWhite MuskAmberLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPeony, Magnolia, Rose and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Chloe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer77
Fall27
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
Men2
Unisex11
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,642

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,341

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'Eau de Chloe by Chloé reimagines the brand's signature floral character as a crisp, green chypre built for bright daytime wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of citron, grapefruit, and sparkling aldehydes that feels like cold citrus water on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus settles, dewy rose water and peo…

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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, Kaiak Sonar or L'Eau de Chloe?

L'Eau de Chloe takes 6 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; L'Eau de Chloe is rated 3.90/5 from 3,606 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Eau de Chloe for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or L'Eau de Chloe?

They last about the same: L'Eau de Chloe 62/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or L'Eau de Chloe?

L'Eau de Chloe projects furthest (L'Eau de Chloe 55/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and L'Eau de Chloe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Peony, Magnolia, Rose and Atlas Cedar.

Is Kaiak Sonar or L'Eau de Chloe better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau de Chloe is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. L'Eau de Chloe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and L'Eau de Chloe?

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. L'Eau de Chloe has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Rose Water, Violet and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss and White Musk.

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