Fragrance comparison

MS Black vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 180 ratings analysed

MS Black

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.508 votes

Rank #50,645 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #31,779 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

MS Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

MS Black2/4

Kaiak Sonar2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MS Black
Sillage & projection: MS Black
Value for money: Kaiak Sonar
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

MS BlackParfums Marco Serussi

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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 hate

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMS Black

SillageMS Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitAnise

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green AppleCinnamonPink PepperClove LeafGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarSandalwoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliTobacco LeafLabdanumMusk

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for MS Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,645

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,779

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MS Black by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around brisk citrus, warm spices, and a grounded earthy base. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and bergamot, shaded by a light touch of herbal anise. As the opening settles, crisp green apple combines with warm cinnamon, clov…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MS Black or Kaiak Sonar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MS Black is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose MS Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, MS Black or Kaiak Sonar?

MS Black lasts longest (MS Black 63/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MS Black or Kaiak Sonar?

MS Black projects furthest (MS Black 57/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MS Black and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is MS Black or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

MS Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MS Black and Kaiak Sonar?

MS Black has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Green Apple, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Clove Leaf, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris. 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.