Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 510 ratings analysed

6 wins

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #3,265 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #40,890 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 6 of 7 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Onyx6/7

Malbec Play1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxAzzaro

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

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

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerOnyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value61

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%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm 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

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom. 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

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#40,890

PerfumerNot listed

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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Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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 Malbec Play?

Onyx takes 6 of 7 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Malbec Play?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 72/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Malbec Play?

Onyx projects furthest (Onyx 62/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Malbec Play smell similar?

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

Is Onyx or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Malbec Play?

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. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.