Fragrance comparison

Lavish vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lavish

Boadicea the Victorious

4.52117 votes

Rank #5,042 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #28,813 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lavish
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Lavish6/7

Kaiak Sonar1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavishBoadicea the Victorious

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerLavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerLavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLavish

SillageLavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

earthy44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OrangeNutmegRose

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall67

Winter36

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#28,813

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerLavishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a crisp burst of lemon and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of nutmeg, orange, and subtle rose. Its dry-down rests on a dry vetiver base supported by cedarwood and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings and formal office settings, it offers a polished option for…

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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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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, Lavish or Kaiak Sonar?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories. Lavish is rated 4.52/5 from 117 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Lavish for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lavish or Kaiak Sonar?

Lavish lasts longest (Lavish 80/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavish or Kaiak Sonar?

Lavish projects furthest (Lavish 63/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavish and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Lavish or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavish is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavish is the stronger pick. Lavish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavish and Kaiak Sonar?

Lavish has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. 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.