Fragrance comparison

Dior Homme vs Onyx Tiger

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 7,132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dior Homme

Dior · 2011

4.317,122 votes

Rank #195 IrisCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Onyx Tiger

Diane Castel

4.3010 votes

Rank #46,056 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dior Homme
Choose it for a iris and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Onyx Tiger
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dior Homme3/5

Onyx Tiger2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dior HommeDior

Onyx TigerDiane Castel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 7,122 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerDior HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,694 votes

60%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOnyx Tiger

SillageDior Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOnyx TigerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

iris92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both iris, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotSage

Heart

IrisCacaoAmber

Base

LeatherVetiverPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderPearSage

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisAmbrette

Base4 to 8 hours

CedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Sage and Iris. Durations are only published for Onyx Tiger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#195

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2011

Reviews274

Overall rank#46,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDior HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Homme opens with an invigorating splash of clean French lavender, bright bergamot, and herbal sage that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop. Within minutes, the scent reveals its famous centerpiece: a velvety, powdery iris paired with dry, unsweetened cacao and warm amber. As it settles onto the skin,…

Reviews →

Onyx Tiger by Diane Castel presents an aromatic opening balanced by a powdery floral heart and a clean, dry woody base. The scent starts with a crisp splash of bergamot fruit, aromatic lavender, fresh pear, and herbal sage. As the initial freshness settles, iris and ambrette seed bring forward a smooth, musky, and pow…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

My ChoiceLouzanRUNNER-UP vs

LordPhytodermWINNER

1 person compared this today

The Real TobaccoMahdi PerfumesWINNER vs

VIII EightAzalea ParfumsRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

JuicySeventeenRUNNER-UP vs

DiaghilevRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dior Homme or Onyx Tiger?

Dior Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Dior Homme is rated 4.31/5 from 7,122 votes; Onyx Tiger is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Dior Homme for a iris and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Onyx Tiger for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme or Onyx Tiger?

Onyx Tiger lasts longest (Onyx Tiger 74/100, Dior Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme or Onyx Tiger?

Dior Homme projects furthest (Dior Homme 59/100, Onyx Tiger 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme and Onyx Tiger smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Iris.

Is Dior Homme or Onyx Tiger better for summer or winter?

Onyx Tiger suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Homme and Onyx Tiger?

Dior Homme has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Iris, Cacao and Amber, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli. Onyx Tiger has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Pear and Sage, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.