Fragrance comparison

Classique vs Onyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12,367 ratings analysed

Classique

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9212,265 votes

Rank #26,474 White FloralSweet

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30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Onyx

Royalty by Maluma

4.51102 votes

Rank #5,676 Warm SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 5 of 7 categories.

Classique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Onyx
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Classique2/7

Onyx5/7

Ratings & consensus: Onyx
Community sentiment: Onyx
Longevity: Classique
Sillage & projection: Classique
Value for money: Onyx
Versatility: Onyx
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Onyx

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassiqueJean Paul Gaultier

OnyxRoyalty by Maluma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12,265 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.51/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerOnyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

12,265 votes

62%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerOnyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityClassique

SillageClassique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

cinnamon84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisPlum

Base

VanillaAmberMuskCinnamonSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPearBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonPlumClove Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaIrisCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Iris and Plum. Durations are only published for Onyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerOnyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,474

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is a bold floral fragrance that balances sweet orange blossom with warm ginger and a heavy vanilla base. Designed for women who want a distinct presence, this bottle delivers a rich, powdery cloud that lingers on skin and clothing. It remains a standout option for evening wear and colder m…

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Onyx by Royalty by Maluma hits the skin with a rich burst of spiced cardamom and juicy pear before settling into a warm core of cinnamon, dark plum, and clove leaf. It balances sweet autumn fruit with cozy bakery spices, resting over an easy base of smooth vanilla, cedar wood, and a soft touch of powdery iris. The ove…

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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, Classique or Onyx?

Onyx takes 5 of 7 categories. Classique is rated 3.92/5 from 12,265 votes; Onyx is rated 4.51/5 from 102 votes. Choose Classique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Onyx for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique or Onyx?

Classique lasts longest (Classique 76/100, Onyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classique or Onyx?

Classique projects furthest (Classique 69/100, Onyx 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique and Onyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Iris and Plum.

Is Classique or Onyx better for summer or winter?

For summer, Onyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Classique is the stronger pick. Onyx suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique and Onyx?

Classique has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Orchid and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cinnamon. Onyx has top notes of Cardamom, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Plum and Clove Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Iris and Cedar.