Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Cold Fougère

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Onyx

Extract

3.502 votes

Rank #70,003 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Cold Fougère

Dilís Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #62,408 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Onyx
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Cold Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Onyx2/4

Cold Fougère2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxExtract

Cold FougèreDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOnyx

SillageOnyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCold FougèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperOrange

Heart

Pink PepperGrapefruitVetiver

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderGeraniumLemonGrapefruitPepperBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

GardeniaHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base2 to 4 hours

PatchouliMossSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmbergrisBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Cold Fougère, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCold FougèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Onyx by Extract brings a crisp, earthy blend of bright citrus and dry woods that feels immediately grounded and masculine. The opening hits with zesty orange and cracked black pepper, giving a sharp burst of freshness that quickly settles into tangy grapefruit and grassy vetiver. As the scent warms on your skin, a stu…

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Cold Fougère by Dilís Parfum is an aromatic fougère fragrance built on clean herbs, brisk citrus, and a grounded forest floor. The opening delivers a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot, rapidly tempered by lavender, geranium, and a touch of black pepper. As the citrus sparkle settles, a floral heart of gar…

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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 Cold Fougère?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Onyx is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Cold Fougère is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Onyx for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Cold Fougère for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Cold Fougère?

Onyx lasts longest (Onyx 60/100, Cold Fougère 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Cold Fougère?

Onyx projects furthest (Onyx 50/100, Cold Fougère 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Cold Fougère smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Onyx or Cold Fougère better for summer or winter?

Cold Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Cold Fougère?

Onyx has top notes of Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Moss. Cold Fougère has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Heliotrope, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.