Sedley Eau de Parfum vs Onyx Eau de Parfum

Sedley EDP

Parfums de Marly by Olivier Cresp, Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sedley EDP

A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.

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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

Sedley EDP

Onyx EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot 20% Lemon 20% Mint 20% Grapefruit 20% Mandarin 19%

Top Notes

Bergamot 100%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 20% vs 100%

Only in Sedley

Lemon 20% Mint 20% Grapefruit 20% Mandarin 19%

Shared Notes

Geranium 23% vs 39%

Only in Sedley

Lavender 29% Rosemary 26% Frankincense 22%

Only in Onyx

Sage 61%

Only in Sedley

Ambroxan 20% Sandalwood 18% Cedar 16% Cashmeran 16% Vetiver 16% Patchouli 15%

Only in Onyx

Amber 59% Woody 41%

Accords

Sedley Onyx

94%

Citrus

70%

92%

Fresh

50%

78%

Aromatic

90%

73%

Fresh Spicy

35%

Amber

65%

62%

Aquatic

50%

Woody

60%

Citrus shared

94%

70%

Fresh shared

92%

50%

Aromatic shared

78%

90%

Fresh Spicy

73%

Amber shared

35%

65%

Aquatic

62%

Woody shared

50%

60%

Performance

Sedley Onyx

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sedley

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

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.