Fragrance comparison

Matsukita vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,173 ratings analysed

6 wins

Matsukita

Clive Christian

4.221,001 votes

Rank #26,948 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #30,508 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matsukita takes 6 of 7 categories.

Matsukita
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Matsukita6/7

Kaiak Sonar1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatsukitaClive Christian

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,001 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerMatsukitaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

1,001 votes

34%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerMatsukitaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMatsukita

SillageMatsukita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

musky65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperNutmeg

Heart2 to 4 hours

MateChinese JasmineJasmine SambacGuaiac Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

Balsam FirMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Balsam Fir, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Matsukita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer76

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night97

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMatsukitaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,508

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerMatsukitaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matsukita by Clive Christian is a woody chypre that combines crisp citrus, aromatic mate tea, and rich resinous woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of green bergamot paired with spicy pink pepper and grated nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, smoky mate tea emerges alongside creamy Chinese jasmine and jas…

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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, Matsukita or Kaiak Sonar?

Matsukita takes 6 of 7 categories. Matsukita is rated 4.22/5 from 1,001 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Matsukita for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matsukita or Kaiak Sonar?

Matsukita lasts longest (Matsukita 73/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matsukita or Kaiak Sonar?

Matsukita projects furthest (Matsukita 61/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matsukita and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Balsam Fir, Musk and Amber.

Is Matsukita or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matsukita is the stronger pick. For winter, Matsukita is the stronger pick. Matsukita suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matsukita and Kaiak Sonar?

Matsukita has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Mate, Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Guaiac Wood, a base of Balsam Fir, Musk, Woodsy Notes 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.