Kaiak Sonar vs Samah Amethyst
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Samah Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Samah AmethystChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kaiak Sonar1/4
Samah Amethyst3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Samah Amethyst
- Sillage & projection
- Samah Amethyst
- Value for money
- Samah Amethyst
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kaiak Sonar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNaturaSamah AmethystRiiffs PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySamah Amethyst
SillageSamah Amethyst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSamah AmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral
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
AppleNectarineRaspberryBergamotSaffron
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseWhite FlowersMuskMilk
Base
AmberVanillaCashmeran
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Amber 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–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,642
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,569
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher 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 →Samah Amethyst opens with juicy apple, nectarine and raspberry, brightened by bergamot and a saffron twist. It quickly moves into a creamy white-floral heart where tuberose, orange blossom, musk and a milky note give it a soft, sweet texture. This reads as a fruity floral amber with a plush, slightly powdery finish. I…
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 Samah Amethyst?
Samah Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Samah Amethyst is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Samah Amethyst for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Samah Amethyst?
Samah Amethyst lasts longest (Samah Amethyst 90/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Samah Amethyst?
Samah Amethyst projects furthest (Samah Amethyst 88/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Sonar and Samah Amethyst smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Amber and Musk.
Is Kaiak Sonar or Samah Amethyst better for summer or winter?
Samah Amethyst suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Samah Amethyst?
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. Samah Amethyst has top notes of Apple, Nectarine, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, White Flowers and Musk, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Cashmeran.
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