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Nitro Elixir vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 389 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nitro Elixir takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Nitro Elixir

    Choose it for a amber and citrus 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. Best in spring.

Nitro Elixir7/7
Kaiak Sonar0/7
Ratings & consensus
Nitro Elixir
Community sentiment
Nitro Elixir
Longevity
Nitro Elixir
Sillage & projection
Nitro Elixir
Value for money
Nitro Elixir
Versatility
Nitro Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nitro Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nitro ElixirDumont
Kaiak SonarNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.62/ 5 · 217 votes
Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNitro ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
1%Dislike
2%Hate

217 votes

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

103 votes

Category winnerNitro ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityNitro Elixir

SillageNitro Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value72
Category winnerNitro ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match26%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
CardamomOrangeAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomPralineMintGeranium
Base5 to 8 hours
TonkaAmbergrisAmberMoss
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Amber and Moss. Durations are only published for Nitro Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring98
Summer89
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night98
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNitro ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex11
Women4
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#847

PerfumerQuetin Roussel

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#32,372

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerNitro ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nitro Elixir by Dumont delivers an energetic burst of crisp apple, bergamot, orange, and warm cardamom right from the initial spray. This bright start quickly gives way to a clean heart of orange blossom, mint, geranium, and sweet praline, creating a balanced wash that feels like freshly washed linen warmed by the sun…

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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, Nitro Elixir or Kaiak Sonar?

Nitro Elixir takes 7 of 7 categories. Nitro Elixir is rated 4.62/5 from 217 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Nitro Elixir for a amber and citrus 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. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nitro Elixir or Kaiak Sonar?

Nitro Elixir lasts longest (Nitro Elixir 75/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nitro Elixir or Kaiak Sonar?

Nitro Elixir projects furthest (Nitro Elixir 69/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nitro Elixir and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amber and Moss.

Is Nitro Elixir or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nitro Elixir and Kaiak Sonar?

Nitro Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Praline, Mint and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Ambergris, Amber and Moss. 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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