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Magnific vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 369 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnific takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Magnific

    Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Magnific6/7
Kaiak Sonar1/7
Ratings & consensus
Magnific
Community sentiment
Magnific
Longevity
Magnific
Sillage & projection
Magnific
Value for money
Kaiak Sonar
Versatility
Magnific
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Magnific

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagnificEudora
Kaiak SonarNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 197 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerMagnificRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
28%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate

197 votes

34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerMagnificMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityMagnific

SillageMagnific

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value59
¤ Price value72
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
floral92%
woody84%
sweet77%
earthy69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Spun SugarPink PepperPearBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliOakmossCedarAmberMusk
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Magnific, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night65
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMagnificMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex8
Women91
Work 31%Date 27%Casual 26%Party 15%
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,489

PerfumerChristian Bastard-Lafitte, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,813

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnificHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Magnific offers a fresh, modern spin on the traditional floral chypre. The fragrance opens with a playful swirl of spun sugar, juicy pear, and tangy bergamot, cut through by the sharp warmth of pink pepper. As the crisp fruit softens, a rich floral heart takes over, highlighting dewy rose, velvety magnolia, and…

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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, Magnific or Kaiak Sonar?

Magnific takes 6 of 7 categories. Magnific is rated 3.97/5 from 197 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Magnific for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnific or Kaiak Sonar?

Magnific lasts longest (Magnific 71/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnific or Kaiak Sonar?

Magnific projects furthest (Magnific 60/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnific and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Magnific or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnific and Kaiak Sonar?

Magnific has top notes of Spun Sugar, Pink Pepper, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, 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.

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