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Kaiak Sonar vs Paradisii

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

Updated 217 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradisii takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Paradisii

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kaiak Sonar1/7
Paradisii6/7
Ratings & consensus
Paradisii
Community sentiment
Paradisii
Longevity
Paradisii
Sillage & projection
Kaiak Sonar
Value for money
Paradisii
Versatility
Paradisii
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Paradisii

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNatura
ParadisiiDetaille
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 46%Had 10%Want 45%
Category winnerParadisiiRating 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

40%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerParadisiiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityParadisii

SillageKaiak Sonar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value79
Category winnerParadisiiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
woody90%
lavender80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match29%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
TangerineGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderMint
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodVanillePatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Paradisii, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring97
Summer100
Fall54
Winter16
Day100
Night33
Category winnerParadisiiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
Men8
Unisex65
Women27
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,428

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParadisiiHigher 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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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 Paradisii?

Paradisii takes 6 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Paradisii is rated 4.09/5 from 45 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Paradisii for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Paradisii?

They last about the same: Paradisii 62/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Paradisii?

Projection is very close: Kaiak Sonar 49/100, Paradisii 48/100 for sillage.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Paradisii smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Paradisii better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Paradisii?

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. Paradisii has top notes of Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender and Mint, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.

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