Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 455 ratings analysed

4 wins

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #3,265 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,945 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 4 of 5 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Onyx4/5

DNA for Men1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxAzzaro

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerOnyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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, Onyx or DNA for Men?

Onyx takes 4 of 5 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or DNA for Men?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 72/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or DNA for Men?

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

Do Onyx and DNA for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Onyx or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and DNA for Men?

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. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.