93%
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Kaiak Eau de Parfum bottle Kaiak
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Fresh Waves Eau de Parfum bottle Fresh Waves

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kaiak
This one's a Brazilian classic, known to everyone but also considered a bit 'been there, done that'. It's super fresh and energising, a perfect grab-and-go for hot weather, though some argue it's best left to the teens.
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Our Verdict - Fresh Waves
This one's a proper aromatic fougere, taking a classic structure and giving it a modern twist. It's a solid, reliable choice for those who appreciate traditional masculine perfumery done right.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 15%
Floral 24% 20%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 18% 20%
Sweet 12% 9%
Warm 5% 8%
Woody 13% 17%
Earthy 11% 14%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 21% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kaiak EdP
Fresh Waves EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 25%
Lemon 27% vs 25%
Galbanum 20% vs 25%
Only in Kaiak
Redcurrant Leaf 22%
Only in Fresh Waves
Marigold 25%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 29% vs 25%
Amber 21% vs 25%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Only in Kaiak
Musk 28%
Only in Fresh Waves
Castoreum 25%

Accords

Kaiak Fresh Waves
100%
Citrus
74%
81%
Aromatic
100%
56%
Woody
93%
58%
Fresh Spicy
80%
67%
White Floral
52%
65%
Green
54%
Herbal
57%
Balsamic
54%
50%
Mossy
52%
Lavender
52%
50%
Fresh
49%
Earthy
48%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
74%
Aromatic shared
81%
100%
Woody shared
56%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
80%
White Floral shared
67%
52%
Green shared
65%
54%
57%
54%
Mossy shared
50%
52%
52%
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Kaiak Fresh Waves
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Kaiak

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile, coupled with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather or for sport. While it's too casual for formal events and not complex enough for dates, its refreshing quality could work for some office environments.

Fresh Waves

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Its aromatic and fresh spicy profile with a traditional fougere base makes it suitable for most settings. It's refined enough for office wear but might be a bit too classic for a casual date, leaning more towards a mature, put-together impression.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
91%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kaiak
Fresh Waves
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