Onyx vs His Affair
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Onyx takes 3 of 4 categories.
OnyxChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
His AffairChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Onyx3/4
His Affair1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Onyx
- Sillage & projection
- Onyx
- Value for money
- His Affair
- 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
OnyxAzzaroHis AffairThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 58%Had 12%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
333 votes
83%Love
0%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnyx
SillageOnyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis AffairBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
BasilCardamomGeranium
Base
PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber
Notes
Mandarin OrangePistachio LeafBlack CurrantPatchouliPine TreeLavenderGeraniumCardamomSaffronOakmossVetiverGinseng
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for His Affair, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night75
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#3,265
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews85
Overall rank#36,172
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro 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…
Reviews →His Affair by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic extrait de parfum designed for men seeking a nostalgic nineties profile. The scent opens with bright mandarin orange, crisp orange, and tart black currant, quickly sharpened by spicy ginger and unconventional herbal accents of pistachio leaf and celery. As it settles, ar…
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, Onyx or His Affair?
Onyx takes 3 of 4 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; His Affair is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose His Affair for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Onyx or His Affair?
They last about the same: Onyx 72/100, His Affair 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Onyx or His Affair?
Projection is very close: Onyx 62/100, His Affair 60/100 for sillage.
Do Onyx and His Affair smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is Onyx or His Affair better for summer or winter?
His Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Onyx and His Affair?
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. His Affair features Mandarin Orange, Pistachio Leaf, Black Currant, Patchouli and Pine Tree.
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