L'Eau de Chloe vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Eau de Chloe takes 6 of 7 categories.
L'Eau de ChloeChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
L'Eau de Chloe6/7
Kaiak Sonar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Community sentiment
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Longevity
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Sillage & projection
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Eau de Chloe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Eau de ChloeChloéKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 3,606 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
3,606 votes
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Eau de Chloe
SillageL'Eau de Chloe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CitronGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRose WaterVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarOakmossWhite MuskAmberLabdanum
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Magnolia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Chloe, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall27
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,341
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,642
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Eau de Chloe by Chloé reimagines the brand's signature floral character as a crisp, green chypre built for bright daytime wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of citron, grapefruit, and sparkling aldehydes that feels like cold citrus water on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus settles, dewy rose water and peo…
Reviews →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 →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, L'Eau de Chloe or Kaiak Sonar?
L'Eau de Chloe takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Chloe is rated 3.90/5 from 3,606 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose L'Eau de Chloe for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Chloe or Kaiak Sonar?
They last about the same: L'Eau de Chloe 62/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Eau de Chloe or Kaiak Sonar?
L'Eau de Chloe projects furthest (L'Eau de Chloe 55/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Eau de Chloe and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Magnolia and Patchouli.
Is L'Eau de Chloe or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Eau de Chloe is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. L'Eau de Chloe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Eau de Chloe and Kaiak Sonar?
L'Eau de Chloe has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Rose Water, Violet and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss and White Musk. 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.
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