Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Rummo Explorer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

5 wins

Onyx

Bejar

4.0617 votes

Rank #47,829 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Rummo Explorer

Eudora

3.3821 votes

Rank #64,139 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 5 of 5 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rummo Explorer
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Onyx5/5

Rummo Explorer0/5

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

OnyxBejar

Rummo ExplorerEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%

3.38/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 32%Want 29%

Category winnerOnyxRating 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

5%Love

52%Like

19%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value71

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

marine80%

aromatic70%

salty60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomelemiBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumMineral notesLavenderGurjan balsam

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Gurjan balsam, Amber and Moss. Durations are only published for Rummo Explorer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer80

Fall87

Winter27

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,829

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,139

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnyxHigher 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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Rummo Explorer by Eudora opens with a punchy snap of green cardamom, tart bergamot, and resinous elemi. You smell the alcohol lift for the first two minutes. Then it settles fast. The heart turns brisk and stony, pairing clean lavender and aromatic geranium with damp mineral notes and balsamic gurjan sap. Down in the …

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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 Rummo Explorer?

Onyx takes 5 of 5 categories. Onyx is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Rummo Explorer is rated 3.38/5 from 21 votes. Choose Onyx for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rummo Explorer for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Rummo Explorer?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 63/100, Rummo Explorer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Rummo Explorer?

Onyx projects furthest (Onyx 61/100, Rummo Explorer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Rummo Explorer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Gurjan balsam, Amber and Moss.

Is Onyx or Rummo Explorer better for summer or winter?

Onyx suits daytime wear; Rummo Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Rummo Explorer?

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. Rummo Explorer has top notes of Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Mineral notes, Lavender and Gurjan balsam, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Moss.