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Pyrus vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 192 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Pyrus

    Choose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pyrus2/5
Kaiak Sonar3/5
Ratings & consensus
Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pyrus
Sillage & projection
Pyrus
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
PyrusCriminal Elements
Kaiak SonarNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
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
50%Love
10%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
15%Hate

20 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
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityPyrus

SillagePyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value72
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
fruity92%
salty84%
woody77%
marine69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Salt and Pear. Durations are only published for Pyrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex67
Women22
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,060

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,372

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrus by Criminal Elements offers a refreshing coastal take on fruit, pairing crisp sliced pear and tart green apple with an airy splash of sea salt. Rather than turning into a syrupy dessert, the fruit sits over clean driftwood, dry aromatic lavender, and savory crushed walnut. This balance keeps the sweetness in che…

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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, Pyrus or Kaiak Sonar?

Kaiak Sonar takes 3 of 5 categories. Pyrus is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Pyrus for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pyrus or Kaiak Sonar?

Pyrus lasts longest (Pyrus 69/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrus or Kaiak Sonar?

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

Do Pyrus and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Lavender, Salt and Pear.

Is Pyrus or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

Pyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrus and Kaiak Sonar?

Pyrus features Lavender, Salt, Pear, Apple and Walnut. 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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