Yuja Cologne Eau de Parfum vs Onyx Eau de Parfum

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Yuja Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Yuja Cologne EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year 2026
££££ Price Tier £
Onyx Eau de Parfum bottle Onyx EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Yuja Cologne EDP
Yuja Cologne is a Jo Malone standout, offering a bright, juicy yuzu opening that transitions into a clean, woody dry-down. While some find its performance fleeting, its refreshing character and surprising depth have earned it a devoted following among those seeking a nuanced freshie.
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Our Verdict - Onyx EDP
The Fragrance World UK's 4.95 pounds/5ml take on YSL Y Eau de Parfum (2018) - the bergamot-sage-amber fougere is recognisable, though the original's 8-10 hour woody-incense drydown is where the budget composition falls furthest short.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Yuja Cologne EDP
Onyx EDP

Notes

Only in Yuja Cologne
Yuzu 100%
Only in Onyx
Bergamot 100%
Only in Yuja Cologne
Clary Sage 100%

Accords

Yuja Cologne Onyx
100%
Citrus
70%
98%
Woody
60%
90%
Aromatic
90%
Amber
65%
62%
Green
58%
Conifer
58%
Sweet
50%
Fresh
50%
48%
Bitter
Citrus shared
100%
70%
Woody shared
98%
60%
Aromatic shared
90%
90%
65%
62%
58%
58%
Fresh shared
50%
50%
48%

Performance

Yuja Cologne Onyx
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Yuja Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage, Yuja Cologne is perfect for casual wear, the office, or even a post-sport refresh. Its brighter accords and limited longevity mean it's less suited for formal events or a romantic date where more projection might be desired.

Onyx

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The bergamot-sage opening and amber-woody base suit the transitional seasons, mirroring the original's year-round fresh-fougere positioning.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

A polished aromatic fougere that suits office and date wear well, though the shorter budget performance makes it less reliable for all-day formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds amber and bergamot, drops cedar and clary sage

Where to buy

Yuja Cologne EDP
Onyx EDP
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