Azzaro 2005 EDT

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Onyx

by Françoise Caron

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Azzaro Onyx is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Françoise Caron. Onyx opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Geranium, Cardamom, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Azzaro's Onyx carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive but adored scent for those in the know, Onyx (or Silver Black, depending on where you're from) is an unexpected modern classic that's both fresh and dark, barbershop and bold. It's a complex, confident fragrance that refuses to be pigeonholed, drawing comparisons from old-school fougères to modern crowd-pleasers like Sauvage.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Classic
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Onyx Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Onyx's long-lasting performance and moderate sillage make it suitable for various occasions without being overpowering. Its blend of fresh, spicy, and dark notes, along with community mentions of it being office-friendly and good for a sophisticated night out, support its versatility across smart casual, date, and formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Onyx opens with a bright, clean burst of lavender and bergamot, uplifted by a juicy mandarin. This initial freshness quickly gives way to a sophisticated heart where aromatic basil and spicy cardamom intertwine with geranium. As it settles, a rich, dark base emerges, blending rugged leather with earthy patchouli and oakmoss, softened by warm amber and benzoin, creating a smooth yet commanding finish.

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