Onyx vs Maahir Black Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maahir Black Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.
OnyxChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maahir Black EditionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Onyx1/5
Maahir Black Edition4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Onyx
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Maahir Black Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Maahir Black Edition
- Value for money
- Maahir Black Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maahir Black Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OnyxBejarMaahir Black EditionLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%
3.76/ 5 · 1,695 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerOnyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
44%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
8%Hate
1,415 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaahir Black Edition
SillageMaahir Black Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaahir Black EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber90%
marine80%
aromatic70%
salty60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
fresh spicy88%
leather77%
aromatic65%
warm spicy53%
musky42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesSpicy Notes
Heart
KephalisExotic WoodsPatchouliSandalwood
Base
Gurjan balsamAmberMuskMoss
Top
Black PepperPink PepperSaffron
Heart
Cade oilLabdanumGurjan balsamRhubarb
Base
LeatherCedarGuaiac WoodPatchouliMossMusk
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Gurjan balsam, Musk and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer22
Fall78
Winter56
Day100
Night63
Spring33
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,829
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,458
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews108
Category winnerMaahir Black EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnyx by Bejar pairs a salty sea breeze with warm, dark woods. It starts with crisp marine notes and sharp spices before settling into a deep base of patchouli, amber, and moss. This is a rugged, dry scent for cool autumn days. It works best for outdoor wear or casual weekends when you want something clean yet earthy.
Reviews →Maahir Black Edition by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense, dark fragrance that leans heavily into smoky leather and sharp spices. This unisex scent opens with a bold hit of black pepper and saffron, eventually settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want a mysterio…
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 Maahir Black Edition?
Maahir Black Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Onyx is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Maahir Black Edition is rated 3.76/5 from 1,695 votes. Choose Onyx for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maahir Black Edition for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Onyx or Maahir Black Edition?
Maahir Black Edition lasts longest (Maahir Black Edition 77/100, Onyx 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Onyx or Maahir Black Edition?
Maahir Black Edition projects furthest (Maahir Black Edition 67/100, Onyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Onyx and Maahir Black Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Gurjan balsam, Musk and Moss.
Is Onyx or Maahir Black Edition better for summer or winter?
Onyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Onyx and Maahir Black Edition?
Onyx has top notes of Sea Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Kephalis, Exotic Woods, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Gurjan balsam, Amber, Musk and Moss. Maahir Black Edition has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Cade oil, Labdanum, Gurjan balsam and Rhubarb, a base of Leather, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.
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