Onyx vs Mackie for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.
OnyxChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mackie for MenChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Onyx3/7
Mackie for Men4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mackie for Men
- Community sentiment
- Mackie for Men
- Longevity
- Onyx
- Sillage & projection
- Onyx
- Value for money
- Mackie for Men
- Versatility
- Mackie for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Onyx
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OnyxAzzaroMackie for MenBob MackieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%
Category winnerMackie for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
333 votes
24%Love
53%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerMackie for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnyx
SillageOnyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMackie for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
green61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
BasilCardamomGeranium
Base
PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber
Top
LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base
SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber
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 seasonSpring68
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer91
Fall41
Winter19
Day100
Night36
Category winnerMackie for MenMost 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#13,121
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
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 →Mackie for Men opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and Mandarin Orange balanced by herbal Basil, Nutmeg, and Bergamot. The citrus top quickly softens into a clean floral heart of Geranium, Violet, and Lily-of-the-Valley. As the fragrance settles on skin, it rests onto a dry woody foundation of Oakmoss, Sanda…
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 Mackie for Men?
Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Onyx or Mackie for Men?
Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 72/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Onyx or Mackie for Men?
Onyx projects furthest (Onyx 62/100, Mackie for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Onyx and Mackie for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil.
Is Onyx or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mackie for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Mackie for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Onyx and Mackie 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. Mackie for Men has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.
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