Fragrance comparison

Onyx vs Classique

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12,367 ratings analysed

5 wins

Onyx

Royalty by Maluma

4.51102 votes

Rank #5,676 Warm SpicyFruity

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Classique

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9212,265 votes

Rank #26,474 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx takes 5 of 7 categories.

Onyx
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Classique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Onyx5/7

Classique2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnyxRoyalty by Maluma

ClassiqueJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 12,265 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerOnyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

38%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

12,265 votes

Category winnerOnyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityClassique

SillageClassique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

cinnamon84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPearBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonPlumClove Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaIrisCedar

Top

Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisPlum

Base

VanillaAmberMuskCinnamonSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum. Durations are only published for Onyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOnyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#26,474

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Onyx by Royalty by Maluma hits the skin with a rich burst of spiced cardamom and juicy pear before settling into a warm core of cinnamon, dark plum, and clove leaf. It balances sweet autumn fruit with cozy bakery spices, resting over an easy base of smooth vanilla, cedar wood, and a soft touch of powdery iris. The ove…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is a bold floral fragrance that balances sweet orange blossom with warm ginger and a heavy vanilla base. Designed for women who want a distinct presence, this bottle delivers a rich, powdery cloud that lingers on skin and clothing. It remains a standout option for evening wear and colder m…

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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 Classique?

Onyx takes 5 of 7 categories. Onyx is rated 4.51/5 from 102 votes; Classique is rated 3.92/5 from 12,265 votes. Choose Onyx for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Classique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Onyx or Classique?

Classique lasts longest (Classique 76/100, Onyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx or Classique?

Classique projects furthest (Classique 69/100, Onyx 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx and Classique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum.

Is Onyx or Classique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Onyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Onyx is the stronger pick. Onyx suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx and Classique?

Onyx has top notes of Cardamom, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Plum and Clove Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Iris and Cedar. Classique has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Orchid and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cinnamon.