Fragrance comparison

Lesér vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lesér

Hinode

4.2357 votes

Rank #14,639 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,420 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lesér takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lesér
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Lesér6/7

Kaiak Sonar1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LesérHinode

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerLesérRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerLesérMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLesér

SillageLesér

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

rose69%

coffee61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryTangerineLemon Zest

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeGrasse RoseJasmine Sambac

Base5-8 hrs

Vanilla BeanPatchouliMusk

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Lesér, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLesérMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,639

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#32,420

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerLesérHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinode Lesér opens with a bright splash of tart blackberry, lively tangerine, and tangy lemon zest that keeps the opening fresh rather than syrupy. As that initial fruitiness settles into the skin, a comforting heart of roasted coffee, Grasse rose, and soft jasmine sambac takes over, wrapping you in a cozy floral warm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lesér or Kaiak Sonar?

Lesér takes 6 of 7 categories. Lesér is rated 4.23/5 from 57 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Lesér for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lesér or Kaiak Sonar?

Lesér lasts longest (Lesér 65/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lesér or Kaiak Sonar?

Lesér projects furthest (Lesér 57/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lesér and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Lesér or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lesér and Kaiak Sonar?

Lesér has top notes of Blackberry, Tangerine and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Coffee, Grasse Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla Bean, Patchouli and 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.