Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Oxford

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 901 ratings analysed

Onyx

Extract

3.502 votes

Rank #70,003 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Oxford

Roberto Ugolini

3.74899 votes

Rank #320 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oxford takes 4 of 4 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall.
Oxford
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Onyx0/4

Oxford4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxExtract

OxfordRoberto Ugolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 899 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

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

35%Love

19%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

19%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOxford

SillageOxford

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerOxfordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match74%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

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepperPink Pepper

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinCedarPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPepper, Orange, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#320

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander

Launched—

Reviews301

Category winnerOxfordHigher 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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Oxford by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and orange before grounding itself in pepper and geranium. It evolves into a woody base of cedar and sandalwood, creating a classic, professional scent profile. This fragrance fits well for office settings or formal events during the cooler months of sp…

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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 Oxford?

Oxford takes 4 of 4 categories. Onyx is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Oxford is rated 3.74/5 from 899 votes. Choose Onyx for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall. Choose Oxford for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Oxford?

Oxford lasts longest (Oxford 82/100, Onyx 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Oxford?

Oxford projects furthest (Oxford 75/100, Onyx 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Oxford smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Orange, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit.

Is Onyx or Oxford better for summer or winter?

Oxford suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Oxford?

Onyx has top notes of Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Moss. Oxford has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cedar.