Luna vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Luna takes 6 of 7 categories.
LunaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Luna6/7
Kaiak Sonar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Luna
- Community sentiment
- Luna
- Longevity
- Luna
- Sillage & projection
- Luna
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Luna
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Luna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LunaXerjoffKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 52%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerLunaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerLunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLuna
SillageLuna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
patchouli77%
iris69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Singapore PatchouliLemonCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
OrrisAtlas CedarBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacViolet
Base
CaramelMuskAmber
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Atlas Cedar, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer26
Fall100
Winter94
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLunaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,405
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#32,372
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerLunaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLuna by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange, and lemon, grounded by earthy Singapore patchouli. As the bright citrus quietens, the heart reveals powdery Tuscan orris, violet, Bulgarian rose, and Atlas cedar wood. The dry-down shifts toward a rich caramel accord wrapped in musk and w…
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, Luna or Kaiak Sonar?
Luna takes 6 of 7 categories. Luna is rated 4.07/5 from 139 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Luna for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Luna or Kaiak Sonar?
Luna lasts longest (Luna 73/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luna or Kaiak Sonar?
Luna projects furthest (Luna 63/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luna and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Atlas Cedar, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Luna or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Luna is the stronger pick. For winter, Luna is the stronger pick. Luna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luna and Kaiak Sonar?
Luna has top notes of Singapore Patchouli, Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Atlas Cedar, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Caramel, Musk 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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