Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Onyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 455 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,945 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #3,265 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

DNA for Men1/5

Onyx4/5

Ratings & consensus: Onyx
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Onyx
Sillage & projection: Onyx
Value for money: DNA for Men
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

DNA for MenBijan

OnyxAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerOnyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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, DNA for Men or Onyx?

Onyx takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Onyx?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 72/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Onyx?

Projection is very close: Onyx 62/100, DNA for Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do DNA for Men and Onyx smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is DNA for Men or Onyx better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Onyx?

DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. 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.