Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Kaiak Sonar vs X Version

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

Updated 196 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

  • X Version

    Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kaiak Sonar1/5
X Version4/5
Ratings & consensus
Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
X Version
Sillage & projection
X Version
Value for money
X Version
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
X Version

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNatura
X VersionJust Jack
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%
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

50%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityX Version

SillageX Version

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value88
Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
cinnamon92%
earthy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

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
GingerPink PepperCardamom
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione
Base
CinnamonVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Moss and Vetiver. 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–
Spring54
Summer69
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night91
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,420

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerX VersionHigher 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…

Reviews →

Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far 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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaiak Sonar or X Version?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or X Version?

X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or X Version?

X Version projects furthest (X Version 60/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and X Version smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Moss and Vetiver.

Is Kaiak Sonar or X Version better for summer or winter?

X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and X Version?

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. X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance