Fragrance comparison

Illusions vs Onyx Concentrate

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

Illusions

Impulse

4.2532 votes

Rank #20,170 MuskyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Onyx Concentrate

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.25201 votes

Rank #1,475 RosePatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx Concentrate takes 4 of 7 categories.

Illusions
Choose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Onyx Concentrate
Choose it for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Illusions3/7

Onyx Concentrate4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionsImpulse

Onyx ConcentrateAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 49%Want 23%

4.25/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerOnyx ConcentrateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

63%Love

16%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerIllusionsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOnyx Concentrate

SillageOnyx Concentrate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value52

Category winnerIllusionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

rose86%

powdery72%

amber58%

floral44%

animalic30%

rose100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskPlumAmberSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night38

Spring53

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIllusionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men34

Unisex57

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,170

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,475

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerOnyx ConcentrateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illusions is a musky, rosy amber body spray with a powdery 90s feel and more depth than its format suggests. Reviews describe a sweet, well-blended scent with a slightly woody, incense-like edge, softened by florals. It usually reads feminine and works best with a light hand. If you like soft amber musk with a nostalg…

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Onyx Concentrate is a dark rose and oud scent with a plush, jammy feel, backed by patchouli, woods and a smooth vanilla glow. It often comes across powdery and elegant, with hints of plum-like fruitiness. Expect a bold personality. Some wearers find the opening tricky or even a little sour up close, but the dry-down i…

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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, Illusions or Onyx Concentrate?

Onyx Concentrate takes 4 of 7 categories. Illusions is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes; Onyx Concentrate is rated 4.25/5 from 201 votes. Choose Illusions for a musky and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Onyx Concentrate for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Illusions or Onyx Concentrate?

Onyx Concentrate lasts longest (Onyx Concentrate 84/100, Illusions 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusions or Onyx Concentrate?

Onyx Concentrate projects furthest (Onyx Concentrate 76/100, Illusions 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusions and Onyx Concentrate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Rose and Amber.

Is Illusions or Onyx Concentrate better for summer or winter?

For summer, Illusions is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx Concentrate is the stronger pick. Illusions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.