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Onyx vs Homem Zero Grau

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

Updated 462 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Onyx

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Homem Zero Grau

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Onyx4/7
Homem Zero Grau3/7
Ratings & consensus
Homem Zero Grau
Community sentiment
Homem Zero Grau
Longevity
Onyx
Sillage & projection
Onyx
Value for money
Onyx
Versatility
Homem Zero Grau
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Onyx

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OnyxAzzaro
Homem Zero GrauNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.48/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%
Category winnerHomem Zero GrauRating 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

65%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

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%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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
LemonNutmegRed AppleGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil
Heart
LavenderGeraniumHyacinth
Base
Iso E SuperMuskPatchouliCedarAmber
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–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall21
Winter8
Day100
Night27
Category winnerHomem Zero GrauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men98
Unisex0
Women2
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#32,195

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Natura Homem Zero Grau is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright, crisp blend of citrus and spices. Launched in 2013, it features an opening of lemon, bergamot, and pineapple, supported by a heart of lavender and geranium. It is a sharp, cooling scent ideal for high-heat summer days or intense phys…

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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 Homem Zero Grau?

Onyx takes 4 of 7 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; Homem Zero Grau is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Homem Zero Grau for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Homem Zero Grau?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 72/100, Homem Zero Grau 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Homem Zero Grau?

Projection is very close: Onyx 62/100, Homem Zero Grau 60/100 for sillage.

Do Onyx and Homem Zero Grau smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Onyx or Homem Zero Grau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Zero Grau is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Homem Zero Grau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Homem Zero Grau?

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. Homem Zero Grau has top notes of Lemon, Nutmeg, Red Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.

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