Kaiak Sonar vs No. 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
No. 9Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar1/7
No. 96/7
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 9
- Community sentiment
- No. 9
- Longevity
- No. 9
- Sillage & projection
- No. 9
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- No. 9
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No. 9
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNaturaNo. 9Sense DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.59/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%
Category winnerNo. 9Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
63%Love
34%Like
1%Ok
1%Dislike
0%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerNo. 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo. 9
SillageNo. 9
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%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
oud69%
sweet61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus
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
GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBlack PepperPink PepperNutmeg
Heart
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)CedarVetiverLabdanum
Base
Tobacco LeafAmberLeatherMusk
InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. 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–
Spring80
Summer60
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night89
Category winnerNo. 9Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,561
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo. 9Higher 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 →No. 9 by Sense Dubai is a heavy, resinous woody spicy perfume built around oud, leather, and black pepper. It matches freezing winter evenings and formal wear. The fragrance balances dry woodiness with warm spices and dark tobacco leaf, creating a bold scent profile for confident wearers who want to stand out in a cro…
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 No. 9?
No. 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; No. 9 is rated 4.59/5 from 79 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose No. 9 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or No. 9?
No. 9 lasts longest (No. 9 85/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or No. 9?
No. 9 projects furthest (No. 9 81/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Sonar and No. 9 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.
Is Kaiak Sonar or No. 9 better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 9 is the stronger pick. No. 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and No. 9?
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. No. 9 has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Amber, Leather and Musk.
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