Magnetic Elixir vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Magnetic Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Magnetic ElixirChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Magnetic Elixir5/7
Kaiak Sonar2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Magnetic Elixir
- Longevity
- Magnetic Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Magnetic Elixir
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Magnetic Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Magnetic Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Magnetic ElixirShakiraKaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerKaiak SonarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerMagnetic ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagnetic Elixir
SillageMagnetic Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
musky69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red CurrantLemonPear
Heart
Jasmine SambacPeonyPink Freesia
Base
MuskExotic WoodsAmber
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Pear, Jasmine Sambac and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMagnetic ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,180
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#32,372
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerMagnetic ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMagnetic Elixir by Shakira is a bright floral fruity perfume that leads with tart red currant, sweet pear, and fresh lemon. It soon shifts to a clean floral heart of pink freesia and peony. It is a casual choice for warm spring days when you want a light, breezy scent.
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, Magnetic Elixir or Kaiak Sonar?
Magnetic Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Magnetic Elixir is rated 3.92/5 from 39 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Magnetic Elixir for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Magnetic Elixir or Kaiak Sonar?
Magnetic Elixir lasts longest (Magnetic Elixir 65/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Magnetic Elixir or Kaiak Sonar?
Magnetic Elixir projects furthest (Magnetic Elixir 60/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Magnetic Elixir and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pear, Jasmine Sambac and Peony.
Is Magnetic Elixir or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Magnetic Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. Magnetic Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magnetic Elixir and Kaiak Sonar?
Magnetic Elixir has top notes of Red Currant, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Pink Freesia, a base of Musk, Exotic Woods 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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