Fragrance comparison

X Version vs Kaiak Sonar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

4 wins

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Sonar

Natura · 2024

3.85172 votes

Rank #32,420 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories.

X Version
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

X Version4/5

Kaiak Sonar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: X Version
Sillage & projection: X Version
Value for money: X Version
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X Version

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X VersionJust Jack

Kaiak SonarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

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

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityX Version

SillageX Version

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value72

Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

Top

Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender

Heart

PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose

Base

MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Vetiver and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men8

Unisex45

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#32,420

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerX VersionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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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, X Version or Kaiak Sonar?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories. X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, X Version or Kaiak Sonar?

X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Version or Kaiak Sonar?

X Version projects furthest (X Version 60/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Version and Kaiak Sonar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Vetiver and Moss.

Is X Version or Kaiak Sonar better for summer or winter?

X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Version and Kaiak Sonar?

X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver 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.