Kaiak Sonar vs Vik
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 5 categories.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar3/5
Vik2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vik
- Sillage & projection
- Vik
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- 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 SonarNaturaVikDottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%
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
46%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVik
SillageVik
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%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
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
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Rose, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
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#32,372
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,539
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
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 →Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …
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 Vik?
Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 5 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Vik?
Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Vik?
Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Sonar and Vik smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Musk and Patchouli.
Is Kaiak Sonar or Vik better for summer or winter?
Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Vik?
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. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.
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