Kaiak Eau de Parfum bottle Kaiak
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 1976
££ Price Tier ££££
Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum bottle Lily of the Valley

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Kaiak
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Lily of the Valley
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kaiak Eau de Parfum
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 - Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
This lily of the valley scent is incredibly divisive. Some adore its photorealistic, green floral charm, finding it clean and elegant. Others? They're running for the hills, citing an 'old lady' vibe or a surprisingly strong, even 'murky' drydown. Try before you buy, unless you fancy smelling like a floral bomb.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 19%
Floral 24% 36%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 18% 13%
Sweet 12% 12%
Warm 5% 1%
Woody 13% 16%
Earthy 11% 15%
Animalic 10% 2%
Fresh 21% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kaiak EdP
Lily of the Valley EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 32%
Lemon 27% vs 32%
Only in Kaiak Eau de Parfum
Redcurrant Leaf 22% Galbanum 21%
Only in Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Geranium 35%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 19% vs 20%
Only in Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Ylang-Ylang 22% Rose 19%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 29% vs 55%
Sandalwood 20% vs 44%
Only in Kaiak Eau de Parfum
Musk 28% Amber 22%

Accords

Kaiak Eau de Parfum Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
55%
67%
White Floral
100%
81%
Aromatic
50%
50%
Fresh
69%
65%
Green
55%
58%
Fresh Spicy
51%
56%
Woody
50%
50%
Mossy
52%
49%
Earthy
48%
Musky
Rose
46%
Floral
46%
Citrus shared
100%
55%
White Floral shared
67%
100%
Aromatic shared
81%
50%
Fresh shared
50%
69%
Green shared
65%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
51%
Woody shared
56%
50%
Mossy shared
50%
52%
49%
48%
46%
46%

Performance

Kaiak Eau de Parfum Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kaiak Eau de Parfum

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.

Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent floral and green accords, combined with reports of strong sillage, make it less suitable for a discreet office setting but perfectly acceptable for daytime casual wear. The classic, elegant character also lends itself well to formal events, though perhaps too traditional for some dating scenarios.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Fresh, Green accords and Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kaiak Eau de Parfum
Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
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