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Kaiak Sonar vs Lorev

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

Updated 278 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lorev takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Lorev

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kaiak Sonar3/7
Lorev4/7
Ratings & consensus
Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment
Kaiak Sonar
Longevity
Lorev
Sillage & projection
Lorev
Value for money
Kaiak Sonar
Versatility
Lorev
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lorev

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNatura
LorevOnce
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.38/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%
Category winnerKaiak SonarRating 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

27%Love
42%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerKaiak SonarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityLorev

SillageLorev

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value69
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
white floral100%
floral90%
tuberose80%
sweet70%
fresh60%
fruity50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fresh

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
Top
PeachPeonyPink PepperFreesia
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
VetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeony, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer62
Fall100
Winter81
Day96
Night100
Category winnerLorevMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
Men2
Unisex17
Women82
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,372

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,901

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLorevHigher 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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Lorev by Once is a striking floral fragrance that leans into a bold, white floral heart. Launched in 2021, it opens with a sharp burst of peach and peony before settling into a creamy, tuberose-heavy composition. It is a versatile choice for anyone who enjoys high-presence floral scents during spring or fall.

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaiak Sonar or Lorev?

Lorev takes 4 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Lorev is rated 3.38/5 from 106 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Lorev for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Lorev?

Lorev lasts longest (Lorev 70/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Lorev?

Lorev projects furthest (Lorev 62/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Lorev smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Lorev better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lorev is the stronger pick. For winter, Lorev is the stronger pick. Lorev suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Lorev?

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. Lorev has top notes of Peach, Peony, Pink Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.

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