Élixir du Désert vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Élixir du Désert takes 2 of 3 categories.
Élixir du DésertChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Élixir du Désert2/3
Kaiak Sonar1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Élixir du Désert
- Sillage & projection
- Élixir du Désert
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
Élixir du DésertParfum LabKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityÉlixir du Désert
SillageÉlixir du Désert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderCaramelGingerSpicesGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberCedarTonkaLabdanumMusk
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for Élixir du Désert, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
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#49,687
PerfumerSamuel Moraes
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,372
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉlixir du Désert by Parfum Lab is a rich woody aromatic fragrance built for cold days and crisp nights. It opens with an invigorating blast of candied ginger, fresh bergamot, and sweet caramel, quickly grounded by clean herbal lavender. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a cozy heart of clove and jasmine emerges bef…
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, Élixir du Désert or Kaiak Sonar?
Élixir du Désert takes 2 of 3 categories. Élixir du Désert is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Élixir du Désert for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Élixir du Désert or Kaiak Sonar?
Élixir du Désert lasts longest (Élixir du Désert 80/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Élixir du Désert or Kaiak Sonar?
Élixir du Désert projects furthest (Élixir du Désert 75/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Élixir du Désert and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.
Is Élixir du Désert or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
Élixir du Désert suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Élixir du Désert and Kaiak Sonar?
Élixir du Désert has top notes of Lavender, Caramel, Ginger and Spices, heart notes of Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver 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.
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