Fragrance comparison

Kaiak Sonar vs Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #28,543 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Caron

3.7666 votes

Rank #16,997 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 7 categories.

Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaiak Sonar3/7

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Kaiak Sonar
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Kaiak Sonar
Versatility: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kaiak SonarNatura

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

Category winnerKaiak SonarRating 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

23%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Sonar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value36

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAlmond Milk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,543

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,997

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Higher 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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Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) by Caron completely reimagines the white floral genre with a brilliant, sunny twist. The first spray releases zesty lemon and fiery ginger, quickly followed by the tart crunch of carambola and bitter almond. It feels snappy. Within twenty minutes, the real star blooms. Heady Indian tubero…

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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 Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is rated 3.76/5 from 66 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

They last about the same: Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Projection is very close: Kaiak Sonar 49/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 49/100 for sillage.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is the stronger pick. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

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. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) has top notes of Bitter Almond, Carambola (Star Fruit), Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Almond Milk.