Maahir Black Edition vs Onyx
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maahir Black Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.
Maahir Black EditionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
OnyxChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maahir Black Edition4/5
Onyx1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Onyx
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Maahir Black Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Maahir Black Edition
- Value for money
- Maahir Black Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maahir Black Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Maahir Black EditionLattafa PerfumesOnyxBejarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 1,695 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%
Category winnerOnyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
8%Hate
1,415 votes
47%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaahir Black Edition
SillageMaahir Black Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaahir Black EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy88%
leather77%
aromatic65%
warm spicy53%
musky42%
woody100%
amber90%
marine80%
aromatic70%
salty60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperPink PepperSaffron
Heart
Cade oilLabdanumGurjan balsamRhubarb
Base
LeatherCedarGuaiac WoodPatchouliMossMusk
Top
Sea NotesSpicy Notes
Heart
KephalisExotic WoodsPatchouliSandalwood
Base
Gurjan balsamAmberMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesGurjan balsam, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer22
Fall78
Winter56
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews108
Overall rank#47,829
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMaahir Black EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaahir Black Edition by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense, dark fragrance that leans heavily into smoky leather and sharp spices. This unisex scent opens with a bold hit of black pepper and saffron, eventually settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want a mysterio…
Reviews →Onyx by Bejar pairs a salty sea breeze with warm, dark woods. It starts with crisp marine notes and sharp spices before settling into a deep base of patchouli, amber, and moss. This is a rugged, dry scent for cool autumn days. It works best for outdoor wear or casual weekends when you want something clean yet earthy.
Reviews →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, Maahir Black Edition or Onyx?
Maahir Black Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Maahir Black Edition is rated 3.76/5 from 1,695 votes; Onyx is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Maahir Black Edition for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Onyx for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maahir Black Edition or Onyx?
Maahir Black Edition lasts longest (Maahir Black Edition 77/100, Onyx 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maahir Black Edition or Onyx?
Maahir Black Edition projects furthest (Maahir Black Edition 67/100, Onyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maahir Black Edition and Onyx smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Gurjan balsam, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.
Is Maahir Black Edition or Onyx better for summer or winter?
Onyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maahir Black Edition and Onyx?
Maahir Black Edition has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Cade oil, Labdanum, Gurjan balsam and Rhubarb, a base of Leather, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Onyx has top notes of Sea Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Kephalis, Exotic Woods, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Gurjan balsam, Amber, Musk and Moss.
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