Fragrance comparison

Onyx Tiger vs Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

4 wins

Onyx Tiger

Diane Castel

4.3010 votes

Rank #46,056 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense

Pierre Cardin

3.9224 votes

Rank #52,728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Onyx Tiger takes 4 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.
Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Onyx Tiger4/5

Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense1/5

Ratings & consensus: Onyx Tiger
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Onyx Tiger
Sillage & projection: Onyx Tiger
Value for money: Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Onyx Tiger

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Onyx TigerDiane Castel

Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'IntensePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

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

38%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOnyx Tiger

SillageOnyx Tiger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPierre Cardin pour Homme l'IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

FigPearBergamot

Heart

SageLavenderMoss

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Pear and Sage. 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

Spring93

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,728

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnyx TigerHigher 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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Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense offers a fresh twist on classic masculine perfumery. The fragrance starts with a crisp blend of green fig and pear before settling into a clean lavender and moss heart. It is designed for casual daytime wear during temperate spring days when you want a clean, herbal presence that is …

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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 Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense?

Onyx Tiger takes 4 of 5 categories. Onyx Tiger is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Onyx Tiger for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onyx Tiger or Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense?

Onyx Tiger lasts longest (Onyx Tiger 74/100, Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onyx Tiger or Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense?

Onyx Tiger projects furthest (Onyx Tiger 54/100, Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onyx Tiger and Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Pear and Sage.

Is Onyx Tiger or Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense better for summer or winter?

Onyx Tiger suits evening wear; Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onyx Tiger and Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense?

Onyx Tiger has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Pear and Sage, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. Pierre Cardin pour Homme l'Intense has top notes of Fig, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Lavender and Moss, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.