Fragrance comparison

Esprit du Roi vs Onda Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 426 ratings analysed

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,789 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Onda Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.84188 votes

Rank #28,841 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onda Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Onda Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Esprit du Roi3/7

Onda Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Onda Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Esprit du Roi
Longevity: Onda Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Onda Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Esprit du Roi
Versatility: Onda Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit du Roi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

Onda Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerOnda Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

43%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOnda Eau de Parfum

SillageOnda Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEsprit du RoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

honey61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitGingerCitronCorianderBasilBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyYlang-YlangIris

Base8-12 hrs

VetyverPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citron, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Onda Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer39

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Category winnerOnda Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Date 34%Casual 31%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,789

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#28,841

PerfumerVero Kern

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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Do not expect an easy ride. Onda Eau de Parfum by Vero Profumo hits the skin with an unruly rush of sour passionfruit, grated ginger, and bitter citron. It feels sharp at first spray. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent sting gives way to an earthy heart of thick white honey, powdery iris, and waxy ylang-ylang. Th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Esprit du Roi or Onda Eau de Parfum?

Onda Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Onda Eau de Parfum is rated 3.84/5 from 188 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Onda Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Onda Eau de Parfum?

Onda Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Onda Eau de Parfum 79/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Onda Eau de Parfum?

Onda Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Onda Eau de Parfum 64/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit du Roi and Onda Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citron, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.

Is Esprit du Roi or Onda Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Onda Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Onda Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Onda Eau de Parfum?

Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Onda Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Ginger, Citron and Coriander, heart notes of White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli, Musk and Virginia Cedar.