Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Wilhelm II

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Onyx

Bejar

4.0617 votes

Rank #47,829 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Wilhelm II

Wilhelm Perfume

3.333 votes

Rank #70,521 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 4 of 4 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wilhelm II
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Onyx4/4

Wilhelm II0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Wilhelm IIWilhelm Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

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%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match39%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

Top

LavenderOreganoViolet Leaf

Heart

NutmegPetitgrainCedar

Base

Black AmberExotic WoodsMoss

InformationalShared notesExotic Woods 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 season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night63

No season votes yet

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#70,521

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

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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Wilhelm II is an aromatic scent blending crisp lavender and herbal oregano with a grounding base of black amber and moss. Launched in 2012 by Andreas Wilhelm, this composition offers a clean, woody profile suitable for year-round wear. It sits close to the skin, providing a composed, mature presence for both office en…

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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 Wilhelm II?

Onyx takes 4 of 4 categories. Onyx is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Wilhelm II is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Onyx for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wilhelm II for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Wilhelm II?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 63/100, Wilhelm II 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Wilhelm II?

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

Do Onyx and Wilhelm II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Exotic Woods and Moss.

Is Onyx or Wilhelm II better for summer or winter?

Onyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Wilhelm II?

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. Wilhelm II has top notes of Lavender, Oregano and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg, Petitgrain and Cedar, a base of Black Amber, Exotic Woods and Moss.