Fragrance comparison

Damaar vs Onyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 432 ratings analysed

2 wins

Damaar

Zodiac

5.001 votes

Rank #55,139 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #3,265 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damaar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Damaar
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Damaar2/3

Onyx1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DamaarZodiac

OnyxAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDamaar

SillageDamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

sour69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

Damask RosePomegranate

Base

LeatherAmberBenzoinPatchouli

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Leather, Amber and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damaar opens with tart red currant and bright mandarin, then settles into a rosy, ambered heart with pomegranate adding a juicy twist. The base looks warmer and darker, with leather, benzoin and patchouli giving it a smooth, slightly resinous finish. It reads like a fruity rose with woody amber depth rather than a lig…

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Azzaro Onyx is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends classic fougere elements with a modern edge. It opens with sharp lavender and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of basil and cardamom. The dry-down features leather and oakmoss, creating a versatile profile that works well for office environments or sm…

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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, Damaar or Onyx?

Damaar takes 2 of 3 categories. Damaar is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes. Choose Damaar for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Damaar or Onyx?

Damaar lasts longest (Damaar 100/100, Onyx 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damaar or Onyx?

Damaar projects furthest (Damaar 75/100, Onyx 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damaar and Onyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Leather, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Damaar or Onyx better for summer or winter?

Damaar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damaar and Onyx?

Damaar has top notes of Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose and Pomegranate, a base of Leather, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli. Onyx has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Oakmoss and Benzoin.