Black Onyx
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mazaaj
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Black Onyx is a love-it-or-hate-it spicy powerhouse. Many find it a unique, classic masculine scent, while others recoil from its intense cardamom and dry, herbal qualities, often describing it as an 'old school barbershop'. Not for the faint of heart, it's a statement piece.
Mazaaj is a divisive beast: some hail it as a unique, cheap thrill with surprising longevity, while others find its peppery caramel combination unbalanced and even headache-inducing. It's a bold, unusual choice that won't please everyone, but for those who get it, it's a solid win.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 2% |
| Floral | 1% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 18% | 17% |
| Warm | 35% | 39% |
| Woody | 12% | 26% |
| Earthy | 27% | 23% |
| Animalic | 12% | 12% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense, divisive spicy profile make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, its strong performance and unique character lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, though some find it casual enough for a relaxed weekend.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its distinctive sweet and spicy character, along with reports of decent projection, make it more suitable for informal gatherings and dates than for a subdued office environment. The unique profile might be too strong for formal events, and certainly not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Cinnamon accords and Patchouli, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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