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Onyx vs Eau de Sport

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

Updated 491 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Onyx

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Eau de Sport

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Onyx2/7
Eau de Sport5/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Sport
Community sentiment
Eau de Sport
Longevity
Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection
Eau de Sport
Value for money
Onyx
Versatility
Eau de Sport
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Onyx

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OnyxAzzaro
Eau de SportLacoste Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
Category winnerEau de SportRating 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

48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value59
Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
BasilCardamomGeranium
Base
PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber
Top
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil. 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–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
Category winnerEau de SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men98
Unisex0
Women2
Men81
Unisex13
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#9,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Eau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …

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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 Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Onyx 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Onyx 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Eau de Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Onyx or Eau de Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Eau de Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Eau de Sport?

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. Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.

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