Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Pancaldi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 488 ratings analysed

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #3,265 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Pancaldi

4.3257 votes

Rank #12,744 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pancaldi 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.
Pancaldi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Onyx2/7

Pancaldi5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxAzzaro

PancaldiPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%

Category winnerPancaldiRating 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

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerPancaldiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPancaldi

SillagePancaldi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value54

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

citrus50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

Top

WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme

Heart

FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Basil and Patchouli. 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–

Spring56

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerPancaldiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,265

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#12,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…

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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 Pancaldi?

Pancaldi takes 5 of 7 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi lasts longest (Pancaldi 78/100, Onyx 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi projects furthest (Pancaldi 65/100, Onyx 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Pancaldi smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Basil and Patchouli.

Is Onyx or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pancaldi is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Pancaldi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Pancaldi?

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. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.