Fragrance comparison

Kaiak Sonar vs Mandarina Duck Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #30,425 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaiak Sonar3/7

Mandarina Duck Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kaiak SonarNatura

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManRating 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

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Sonar

SillageMandarina Duck Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Category winnerKaiak SonarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,425

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManHigher 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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Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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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 Sonar or Mandarina Duck Man?

Mandarina Duck Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Mandarina Duck Man?

They last about the same: Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Mandarina Duck Man?

Mandarina Duck Man projects furthest (Mandarina Duck Man 53/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Mandarina Duck Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Musk.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Mandarina Duck Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Mandarina Duck Man?

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. Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver.