Fragrance comparison

Kaiak Sonar vs Puredistance I No. 01

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 616 ratings analysed

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #28,860 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Puredistance I No. 01

Puredistance

3.86444 votes

Rank #9,235 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puredistance I No. 01 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Puredistance I No. 01
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaiak Sonar2/7

Puredistance I No. 015/7

Ratings & consensus: Puredistance I No. 01
Community sentiment: Kaiak Sonar
Longevity: Puredistance I No. 01
Sillage & projection: Puredistance I No. 01
Value for money: Kaiak Sonar
Versatility: Puredistance I No. 01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puredistance I No. 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kaiak SonarNatura

Puredistance I No. 01Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 444 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Rating 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

35%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

444 votes

Category winnerKaiak SonarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPuredistance I No. 01

SillagePuredistance I No. 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value19

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white floral

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

Top20-40 mins

TangerineNeroliCassisOrange Blossom

Heart3-5 hrs

MimosaMagnoliaTaif RoseJasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Orange Blossom, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Puredistance I No. 01, 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

Winter27

Day100

Night37

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

Work 38%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,860

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,235

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Higher 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…

Reviews →

Puredistance I No. 01 is an exquisite pure perfume extract built around sparkling citrus and dewy florals. The initial spray delivers bright tangerine peel, bitter neroli, and tart cassis before revealing a lush, velvety floral core. Soft mimosa and magnolia meld seamlessly with Taif rose and jasmine, creating a radia…

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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 Puredistance I No. 01?

Puredistance I No. 01 takes 5 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Puredistance I No. 01 is rated 3.86/5 from 444 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Puredistance I No. 01 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Puredistance I No. 01?

Puredistance I No. 01 lasts longest (Puredistance I No. 01 66/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Puredistance I No. 01?

Puredistance I No. 01 projects furthest (Puredistance I No. 01 56/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Puredistance I No. 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Puredistance I No. 01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. For winter, Puredistance I No. 01 is the stronger pick. Puredistance I No. 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Puredistance I No. 01?

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. Puredistance I No. 01 has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Cassis and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Taif Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver.