Fragrance comparison

Kaiak Sonar vs Stefan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,642 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Stefan

Scents and Style

1.001 votes

Rank #77,453 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Stefan
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kaiak Sonar3/3

Stefan0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kaiak Sonar
Sillage & projection: Kaiak Sonar
Value for money: Not scored
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 SonarNatura

StefanScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Sonar

SillageKaiak Sonar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aquatic, aromatic and 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

Top

Water NotesTangerineLavenderCyclamen

Heart

NutmegGaiac Wood

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,642

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,453

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher 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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Stefan by Scents and Style opens with a splash of water and bright tangerine. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver. This citrus aromatic fragrance, released in 2023, keeps a low profile. It works well for casual daytime wear when you want something clean. It stays close to the skin, making it a safe …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaiak Sonar or Stefan?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 3 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Stefan is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Stefan for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Stefan?

Kaiak Sonar lasts longest (Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Stefan 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Stefan?

Kaiak Sonar projects furthest (Kaiak Sonar 49/100, Stefan 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Stefan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Stefan better for summer or winter?

Stefan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Stefan?

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. Stefan has top notes of Water Notes, Tangerine, Lavender and Cyclamen, heart notes of Nutmeg and Gaiac Wood, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.