Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Royal Amber

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Onyx

Bejar

4.0617 votes

Rank #47,829 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Royal Amber

M. Micallef

4.0046 votes

Rank #27,057 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Amber takes 4 of 5 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Amber
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Onyx1/5

Royal Amber4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxBejar

Royal AmberM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerRoyal AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

54%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Amber

SillageRoyal Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

marine80%

aromatic70%

salty60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

KephalisExotic WoodsPatchouliSandalwood

Base

Gurjan balsamAmberMuskMoss

Top

NutmegSaffronLeatherSpicy Notes

Heart

AmberLavenderPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMossMusk

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night63

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,829

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,057

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRoyal AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Onyx 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.

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Royal Amber by M. Micallef is a rich, spicy scent that balances warm leather and saffron against a deep, resinous amber base. It works exceptionally well for cooler evenings when you want something substantial but not overwhelming. The composition leans on vanilla and tonka bean to provide a smooth finish that makes i…

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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 Royal Amber?

Royal Amber takes 4 of 5 categories. Onyx is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Royal Amber is rated 4.00/5 from 46 votes. Choose Onyx for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Amber for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber lasts longest (Royal Amber 73/100, Onyx 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber projects furthest (Royal Amber 69/100, Onyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Royal Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Onyx or Royal Amber better for summer or winter?

Onyx suits daytime wear; Royal Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Royal Amber?

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. Royal Amber has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron, Leather and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Amber, Lavender, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Moss and Musk.