Fragrance comparison

J'adoube vs Onyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,069 ratings analysed

4 wins

J'adoube

Mind Games

4.15638 votes

Rank #26,827 FruityWoody

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?

J'adoube takes 4 of 7 categories.

J'adoube
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

J'adoube4/7

Onyx3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'adoubeMind Games

OnyxAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 638 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerJ'adoubeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

638 votes

31%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

Category winnerJ'adoubeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJ'adoube

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value70

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

rose84%

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

PomegranateDamask Rose

Base

LeatherPatchouliBenzoinAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Leather, Patchouli 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJ'adoubeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex54

Women35

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,827

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mind Games J'adoube hits skin with a tart surge of red currant and juicy mandarin orange before revealing a pomegranate heart. Damask rose adds a subtle floral edge, balancing the initial sour crunch. Within half an hour, dark leather and patchouli emerge, giving the bright fruit an unexpected weight and structure. Wa…

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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, J'adoube or Onyx?

J'adoube takes 4 of 7 categories. J'adoube is rated 4.15/5 from 638 votes; Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes. Choose J'adoube for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, J'adoube or Onyx?

J'adoube lasts longest (J'adoube 75/100, Onyx 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'adoube or Onyx?

Projection is very close: Onyx 62/100, J'adoube 61/100 for sillage.

Do J'adoube and Onyx smell similar?

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

Is J'adoube or Onyx better for summer or winter?

For summer, J'adoube is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'adoube and Onyx?

J'adoube has top notes of Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomegranate and Damask Rose, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Benzoin and Amber. 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.