Kaiak Sonar vs Live
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Live takes 6 of 7 categories.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
LiveChoose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar1/7
Live6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Live
- Community sentiment
- Live
- Longevity
- Live
- Sillage & projection
- Live
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Live
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Live
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNaturaLiveAmerican EagleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%
Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
51%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLive
SillageLive
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
floral100%
musky91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
woody65%
white floral56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch
Heart
CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Moss, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night43
Category winnerLiveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,372
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,412
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2001
Reviews1
Category winnerLiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKaiak 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…
Reviews →Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…
Reviews →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 Live?
Live takes 6 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Live?
Live lasts longest (Live 64/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Live?
Live projects furthest (Live 61/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Sonar and Live smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Moss, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Kaiak Sonar or Live better for summer or winter?
For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Live?
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. Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.
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