Kaiak Sonar vs Symbol Royal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symbol Royal takes 4 of 7 categories.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Symbol RoyalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kaiak Sonar3/7
Symbol Royal4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Kaiak Sonar
- Longevity
- Symbol Royal
- Sillage & projection
- Symbol Royal
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Symbol Royal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Symbol Royal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNaturaSymbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%
Category winnerKaiak SonarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
34%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerKaiak SonarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySymbol Royal
SillageSymbol Royal
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%
sweet100%
fruity91%
amber83%
white floral74%
patchouli65%
floral56%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral and 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachRaspberry
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomPeony
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberPralinePatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeony, Orange Blossom, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Symbol Royal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring37
Summer24
Fall100
Winter93
Day54
Night100
Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,359
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerSymbol RoyalHigher 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 →Symbol Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a sweet and fruity women's fragrance built around lush stone fruits, soft floral petals, and a rich gourmand foundation. It opens with vibrant peach and tart raspberry, bringing an immediate burst of juicy brightness. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom and peony…
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 Symbol Royal?
Symbol Royal takes 4 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Symbol Royal?
Symbol Royal lasts longest (Symbol Royal 66/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Symbol Royal?
Symbol Royal projects furthest (Symbol Royal 61/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Sonar and Symbol Royal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Peony, Orange Blossom, Amber and Patchouli.
Is Kaiak Sonar or Symbol Royal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Symbol Royal?
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. Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli.
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