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Kaiak Sonar vs Matsukita

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

Updated 1,173 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsukita takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Kaiak Sonar

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

  • Matsukita

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kaiak Sonar1/7
Matsukita6/7
Ratings & consensus
Matsukita
Community sentiment
Matsukita
Longevity
Matsukita
Sillage & projection
Matsukita
Value for money
Kaiak Sonar
Versatility
Matsukita
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Matsukita

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNatura
MatsukitaClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%
Category winnerMatsukitaRating 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

55%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

1,001 votes

Category winnerMatsukitaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageMatsukita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value22
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
citrus74%
musky65%
fresh56%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, aromatic 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotPink PepperNutmeg
Heart2 to 4 hours
MateChinese JasmineJasmine SambacGuaiac Wood
Base5 to 8 hours
Balsam FirMuskWoodsy NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Amber, Balsam Fir and Musk. Durations are only published for Matsukita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer76
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night97
Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
Men34
Unisex55
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,616

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatsukitaHigher 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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Matsukita by Clive Christian is a woody chypre that combines crisp citrus, aromatic mate tea, and rich resinous woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of green bergamot paired with spicy pink pepper and grated nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, smoky mate tea emerges alongside creamy Chinese jasmine and jas…

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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 Matsukita?

Matsukita takes 6 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Matsukita for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Matsukita?

Matsukita lasts longest (Matsukita 73/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Matsukita?

Matsukita projects furthest (Matsukita 61/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Matsukita smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Amber, Balsam Fir and Musk.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Matsukita better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Matsukita?

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. Matsukita has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Guaiac Wood, a base of Balsam Fir, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

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