Fragrance comparison

Vintage Rose vs Black Onyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 252 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vintage Rose

Ahjaar

4.3013 votes

Rank #34,513 Warm SpicyAmber

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77%scent match

Very similar

Black Onyx

Armaf

3.93239 votes

Rank #4,196 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vintage Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black Onyx
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vintage Rose3/5

Black Onyx2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vintage RoseAhjaar

Black OnyxArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

3.93/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerVintage RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

239 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVintage Rose

SillageVintage Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlack OnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

cinnamon65%

rose56%

warm spicy100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

patchouli70%

citrus60%

oud50%

Scent match77%Very similar · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLemonCinnamon

Heart

MyrrhSaffronRose

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top

CardamomLemonCinnamon

Heart

MyrrhAgarwood (Oud)Rose

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Cinnamon and Myrrh. 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

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerBlack OnyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vintage Rose by Ahjaar wears like a spicy amber rose with a bright citrus snap at the start. Cardamom, lemon and cinnamon give it lift early on, then saffron, myrrh and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. As it settles, patchouli, musk, amber and oud add depth and a darker finish. It may suit shoppers who…

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Armaf Black Onyx hits the skin with a stark, dry blast of warm cardamom and sharp cinnamon, cut through by a brief splash of lemon. It quickly sheds any initial brightness, settling into a dark, resinous heart of myrrh and dry agarwood. Unlike typical sweet, syrupy amber fragrances, this remains dry, herbal, and sligh…

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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, Vintage Rose or Black Onyx?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Vintage Rose is rated 4.30/5 from 13 votes; Black Onyx is rated 3.93/5 from 239 votes. Choose Vintage Rose for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black Onyx for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vintage Rose or Black Onyx?

Vintage Rose lasts longest (Vintage Rose 76/100, Black Onyx 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vintage Rose or Black Onyx?

Vintage Rose projects furthest (Vintage Rose 75/100, Black Onyx 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vintage Rose and Black Onyx smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Cinnamon and Myrrh.

Is Vintage Rose or Black Onyx better for summer or winter?

Vintage Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vintage Rose and Black Onyx?

Vintage Rose has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Myrrh, Saffron and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Black Onyx has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Myrrh, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose, a base of Patchouli, White Musk and Amber.