Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Ziqqurath

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 432 ratings analysed

1 wins

Onyx

Azzaro

3.75431 votes

Rank #2,986 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Ziqqurath

Antonio Marras

1.001 votes

Rank #73,278 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 1 of 1 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ziqqurath
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Onyx1/1

Ziqqurath0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

OnyxAzzaro

ZiqqurathAntonio Marras

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

almond69%

coffee61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BasilCardamomGeranium

Base

PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber

Top

BergamotAlmondCoffee

Heart

GeraniumCardamom

Base

BenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Benzoin. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#2,986

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#73,278

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…

Reviews →

Ziqqurath is a warm spicy amber built around coffee, almond, and bergamot, with cardamom and geranium adding lift before a resinous benzoin-amber base settles in. It reads richer and more textured than fresh, and may suit wearers who like oriental scents with a nutty, lightly aromatic edge for cooler days or evening u…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Onyx or Ziqqurath?

Onyx takes 1 of 1 categories. Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes; Ziqqurath is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ziqqurath for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Onyx and Ziqqurath smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Benzoin.

Is Onyx or Ziqqurath better for summer or winter?

Ziqqurath suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Ziqqurath?

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. Ziqqurath has top notes of Bergamot, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Benzoin and Amber.