Fragrance comparison

Jazz vs Onyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,197 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #3,265 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Jazz4/7

Onyx3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JazzYves Saint Laurent

OnyxAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerJazzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,674 votes

31%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

Category winnerJazzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value70

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Basil 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJazzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,197

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerJazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent delivers an energizing blast of clean barbershop freshness anchored by traditional masculine woods. Sprayed on the skin, it opens with crisp herbal lavender, bright bergamot, and a lively kick of green basil and spicy coriander. As the brisk opening calms down, a spicy floral heart of gerani…

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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, Jazz or Onyx?

Jazz takes 4 of 7 categories. Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes; Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jazz or Onyx?

They last about the same: Onyx 72/100, Jazz 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jazz or Onyx?

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

Do Jazz and Onyx smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Basil and Geranium.

Is Jazz or Onyx better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jazz is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jazz and Onyx?

Jazz has top notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Artemisia, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tobacco 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.