Kaiak by Natura
Men 1996
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Description
Kaiak by Natura is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1996, the nose behind this composition is Eurico Mazzini. The top notes are bergamot, Amalfi lemon, cassis, and galbanum; the heart features African orange blossom, geranium, jasmine, valley lily, and transparent woods; the base is composed of oakmoss, musk, amber, and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
African orange blossom
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Base
oakmoss
Community
1,385 votes
- Positive 63%
- Negative 19%
- Neutral 18%
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About Kaiak
Kaiak by Natura is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1996, the nose behind this composition is Eurico Mazzini. The top notes are bergamot, Amalfi lemon, cassis, and galbanum; the heart features African orange blossom, geranium, jasmine, valley lily, and transparent woods; the base is composed of oakmoss, musk, amber, and sandalwood.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
816 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
849 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
692 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
637 votes
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Community reviews
40 reviews
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Fresh, soapy, citrusy, and marine. Smells like a neat and pleasant man. Would give it more stars if it lasted a bit longer.
Super clean scent, lasts just enough. Perfect for the gym or bedtime.
After the adventure, this is the most beautiful one… buy blind because it’s super classic. If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, this isn’t it. But if you want something everyone will like, yes. Classic doesn’t mean old; it smells like several fresh perfumes and cleanliness. Like all Kaiak, a solid 10.
Look how they massacred my boy after the bottle reformulation of Cantimplora. Now it lasts nothing, smells more vegetal, maybe like Erva Doce. They took away 90% of the aquatic and refreshing part. It no longer has that fizz. Now it’s just another perfume. I own both versions.
Very citrusy fragrance, totally for hot days. I recommend it for the gym or similar activities. It doesn’t project much and needs a lot of reapplication to last and come through. I can smell it on myself, like I slathered lemon all over my body.
Gifted and I didn’t pay attention at first. It’s full-on for hot days. It’s a very basic perfume. It falls behind compared to any other in the line, given there are so many options with more aromatic proposals; I see this one as unnecessary. Still, it has its charm and goes great for working out, lasts its thing on clothes.
Natura has quality fragrances at a good price. They aren’t avant-garde or outside the standard, but they’re easy to wear and fresh; I highly recommend them. About the original Kaiak: UFFF, fresh and nothing more. An easy scent to wear, smells like a sunny day at the beach, clean, fresh. I highly recommend buying it. Rich aroma, decent longevity, not much projection. Super price and I recommend buying it.
I love this perfume, ideal for hot days and informal nights with friends at a bar, very relaxed with Bermuda shorts and a t-shirt. Fresh and green to death if you like Nautica Voyager, it goes that way, but my take is a step up. I love it. Very fresh and long-lasting, about 6 hours when worn well; at the fifth application, I’d put on a couple more sprays. Highly recommended, no age restrictions in my opinion.
Kaiak by Natura. Along with Aventura Expediciones, they were the first Kaiaks for men, before the whole string followed, losing its originality. Citrusy perfume, run-of-the-mill. It’s easy and pleasant, but gets lost among the thousand similar ones out there. It doesn’t force the nose and gives a clean, powdery sensation. Ideal for hot days, after a shower, or the gym. I think it’s a mistake to say it’s ‘similar’ to Versace or Dior because although the opening might be alike, the heart notes, trail, and aroma definition are very different. Within the ‘perfumes for any occasion’ category, it’s a safe purchase. Rating: 7/10.
It doesn’t stop from being perceived as a moderate-price perfume, although in Spain and without discounts it beats Zara. It has nothing special; it feels sweet and based on citrus, geraniol, and similar notes, finally with a tiny bit of light wood. If you have a refined nose, you’ll detect an industrial scent point; it reminds me of room freshener to me, but without being unpleasant. Just another one for the gym, though there are better and cheaper options.
It’s like Dior Homme and Versace but better: cheaper, just as light, and with a longevity that the originals can’t even beat. Perfect for casual moments.
Smells like shaving foam!
Smells good but is very powdery and doesn’t last. I used it to make my clothes and room smell clean; if it had more projection, it would be something else.
Didn’t grab me at first, but then I grew to like it. Smells like just out of the shower, herbal and acidic. The downside is it lasts an hour on skin. I use it for the gym or at home, not for going out. 5.5 out of 10.
Fresh and herbal, perfect to use as an aftershave. In my opinion, it’s not worth the price; it’s a men’s scent but nothing more. I wouldn’t buy it again, not even for a penny.
Clean and green aroma, very aromatic. Didn’t disappoint me, I expected less. Lasts 5-6 hours with good sillage at the start, then fades. Very masculine and does the job, I recommend it.
Does its job but isn’t very good. In Argentina, at this price, there are better options. Smells clean, ideal for going to school or relaxed places. It doesn’t overwhelm; if people smell you, they won’t smell bad. A decent daily perfume.
Fresh, aftershave type. On my skin it lasts about 3 hours and the sillage is one arm’s length. Ideal for daily use in the heat.
Smells like villero-turro, if you’re from here you’ll understand. It’s not ugly but not great either; it smells like cheap perfume and deodorant, like Kevin Ice or Colbert Space. Only the citrus is noticeable close to the skin, the rest is sweet and musky. I don’t recommend it, only for giving to someone who doesn’t know much about perfumes.
My perfume from ages 17 to 24, fresh and great, never fails. Gives you the sensation of being frozen. It’s from a catalog, economical, there are more durable options with better sillage. But for extreme heat, it’s a 10 out of 10.
Citrusy at first, but it becomes very light within minutes. Ideal for daytime if you like to reapply, though the longevity is short. Perfect for spring and summer thanks to that freshness.
A contemporary masculine classic that never fails: fresh, marine, and clean. Suits any age and is the perfect basic for men who don’t usually wear perfume.
An interesting fragrance, fresh with marine and spicy notes. Looks great for a daytime event.
A basic scent with little originality, very similar to Avon’s Musk Marine, though this one is more potent and lasts longer.
Cheap, rich, and properly masculine. It’s fresh but doesn’t last long and has weak projection. Still, I recommend it for spring and summer.
I have samples of Kaiak Eau de Parfum. At first, it smells very masculine and cheap, with lots of typical 70s musk. Although it mixes styles and smells clean like right after a shower, it’s not soft. I enjoy it despite its flaws.
For after the shower. That’s all.
A fragrance that smells CLEAN. Ideal for post-shower. It’s fresh, citrusy, and soapy, with a sweet but soft dry down. Projects little and doesn’t last long, so you need to reapply at least two or three times a day. It’s not bad, but for that price there are better options. Better for using at home to feel fresh, not for going out.
What I love most about Natura is the quality, and it never disappoints here. What bothers me is that the prices aren’t as low and the longevity is short. It’s fresh, reminiscent of Avon’s Musk Marine but with much better quality. It smells wet, mossy, and salty, like those Gillette mountain-ice deodorants I loved as a kid. It has metallic and sandalwood nuances, especially in the Xtreme version. I highly recommend it if you find it on sale: easy to gift and universally liked.
Smells super delicious. Not much sillage, but when you get close, it smells amazing. On my husband’s skin, it makes me want to get closer. Although the opening is fresh, it turns warm and sweet over time. Plus: it lasts forever.