Fragrance comparison

Onyx Tiger vs Blue Jeans

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 10,006 ratings analysed

3 wins

Onyx Tiger

Diane Castel

4.3010 votes

Rank #46,056 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,385 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx Tiger takes 3 of 5 categories.

Onyx Tiger
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Blue Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Onyx Tiger3/5

Blue Jeans2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Onyx TigerDiane Castel

Blue JeansVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerOnyx TigerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

25%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

9,996 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOnyx Tiger

SillageOnyx Tiger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value84

Category winnerBlue JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderPearSage

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisAmbrette

Base4 to 8 hours

CedarVetiverAmber

Top

CitrusesBergamotJuniperAniseBrazilian RosewoodBasil

Heart

LavenderRoseCarnationJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeSageFir

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodIrisMuskCedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Sage and Iris. Durations are only published for Onyx Tiger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

Men81

Unisex17

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,385

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerBlue JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Onyx Tiger by Diane Castel presents an aromatic opening balanced by a powdery floral heart and a clean, dry woody base. The scent starts with a crisp splash of bergamot fruit, aromatic lavender, fresh pear, and herbal sage. As the initial freshness settles, iris and ambrette seed bring forward a smooth, musky, and pow…

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Versace Blue Jeans is a nostalgic aromatic fougere that feels like a casual weekend in a bottle. It opens with sharp citrus and fresh anise, before relaxing into a sweet, powdery lavender and vanilla base. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear during mild spring afternoons.

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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 Tiger or Blue Jeans?

Onyx Tiger takes 3 of 5 categories. Onyx Tiger is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Blue Jeans is rated 3.77/5 from 9,996 votes. Choose Onyx Tiger for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Blue Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Onyx Tiger or Blue Jeans?

Onyx Tiger lasts longest (Onyx Tiger 74/100, Blue Jeans 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx Tiger or Blue Jeans?

Onyx Tiger projects furthest (Onyx Tiger 54/100, Blue Jeans 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx Tiger and Blue Jeans smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Sage and Iris.

Is Onyx Tiger or Blue Jeans better for summer or winter?

Onyx Tiger suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx Tiger and Blue Jeans?

Onyx Tiger has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Pear and Sage, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. Blue Jeans has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Juniper and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Iris.