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Pulse Boost vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 199 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Pulse Boost

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Pulse Boost3/7
Kaiak Sonar4/7
Ratings & consensus
Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment
Pulse Boost
Longevity
Kaiak Sonar
Sillage & projection
Kaiak Sonar
Value for money
Pulse Boost
Versatility
Pulse Boost
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kaiak Sonar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pulse BoostEudora
Kaiak SonarNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%
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 hate
11%Love
70%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

27 votes

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

103 votes

Category winnerPulse BoostMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityKaiak Sonar

SillageKaiak Sonar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value93
¤ Price value72
Category winnerPulse BoostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh, aquatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom
Heart1-2 hrs
Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg
Base3-4 hrs
FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Lavender, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pulse Boost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer100
Fall52
Winter29
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPulse BoostMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex9
Women0
Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,813

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pulse Boost by Eudora hits the air with a brisk crack of crisp green apple, tart grapefruit, and freshly sliced ginger. It does not pretend to be a heavy evening statement. Instead, it leans fully into clean, athletic energy. A quick splash of watery notes and herbal lavender washes across the middle before setting in…

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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, Pulse Boost or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar takes 4 of 7 categories. Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pulse Boost or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar lasts longest (Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pulse Boost or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar projects furthest (Kaiak Sonar 49/100, Pulse Boost 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pulse Boost and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, aquatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Lavender, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Pulse Boost or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pulse Boost and Kaiak Sonar?

Pulse Boost has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Cedar, Patchouli 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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