Solution No.7 vs Kaiak Sonar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Solution No.7 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Solution No.7Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Solution No.74/7
Kaiak Sonar2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Solution No.7
- Sillage & projection
- Solution No.7
- Value for money
- Kaiak Sonar
- Versatility
- Solution No.7
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solution No.7
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Solution No.7Off-White™Kaiak SonarNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%
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 hate21%Love
46%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySolution No.7
SillageSolution No.7
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKaiak SonarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
earthy77%
mossy69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderAmbretteBitter OrangeCardamom
Heart
MarigoldWoodsy NotesGentianaBalsam Fir
Base
MossMuskVetiverAmbroxanSandalwood
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Moss, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall77
Winter38
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSolution No.7Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,286
PerfumerAlexis Dadier
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#32,642
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Category winnerSolution No.7Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolution No.7 by Off-White™ is a modern unisex woody-aromatic scent from 2024. It centers on an energetic opening of coriander and bitter orange that settles into a balanced heart of marigold and balsam fir. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean profile suited for everyday wear during the warmer months, providing a rel…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Solution No.7 or Kaiak Sonar?
Solution No.7 takes 4 of 7 categories. Solution No.7 is rated 3.78/5 from 38 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose Solution No.7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Solution No.7 or Kaiak Sonar?
Solution No.7 lasts longest (Solution No.7 72/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solution No.7 or Kaiak Sonar?
Solution No.7 projects furthest (Solution No.7 55/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Solution No.7 and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.
Is Solution No.7 or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solution No.7 is the stronger pick. For winter, Solution No.7 is the stronger pick. Solution No.7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solution No.7 and Kaiak Sonar?
Solution No.7 has top notes of Coriander, Ambrette, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Marigold, Woodsy Notes, Gentiana and Balsam Fir, a base of Moss, Musk, Vetiver and Ambroxan. 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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