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Perfume extract
Maese Pau Onyx
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Maese Pau Onyx — a spicy fragrance with character
Maese Pau Onyx is a unisex perfume from the Italian brand Maese Pau, released in 2024.
This extrait de parfum was created for those who appreciate rich, deep and noticeable compositions with a pronounced sillage.
The fragrance combines spicy, woody and balsamic facets.
Its mood is dark, seductive and slightly mysterious: it does not try to please everyone from the very first inhale, but it does offer a memorable character and the impression of luxurious perfumery texture.
The fragrance pyramid and development
At the heart of the olfactory profile are black cardamom, cinnamon, cocoa and cedar.
The spices unfold warmly and expansively, cocoa adds a dry gourmand softness, while the woody nuances create a disciplined, structured framework.
Lemon brings a brief sparkling contrast, sage adds aromatic coolness, while rosewood and patchouli make the composition more layered.
In the sillage, grey amber, opoponax, resins and tolu balsam are especially important, giving Onyx density, viscosity and resinous balsamic depth.
The note structure is not divided into classic top, middle and base accords, so the fragrance is perceived more as a cohesive, richly saturated accord.
Its character gradually becomes softer while retaining its spicy-woody silhouette and distinctive dark warmth.
Character, sillage and wearability
Maese Pau Onyx is positioned as unisex and unfolds equally naturally on both women’s and men’s skin.
It is a choice for evenings, cool weather, intimate gatherings and situations when you want to leave a memorable impression.
The fragrance has a very strong sillage, so moderation is especially important.
No exact dosage for skin or clothing is specified in the database; it is best to determine the optimal amount gradually, starting with a minimal spray and taking the temperature, fabric density and room size into account.
The perfumers and the brand’s style
The composition was created by Dorian Gabriel Bella Panizzi and Pablo Emanuel Locasio Poletto.
Their work highlights the character of Maese Pau, an Italian perfume brand that embraces rich materials, contrasts and a distinctive niche aesthetic.
Onyx comes across as a release capable of drawing attention to the brand with its bold combination of spices, cocoa, woods and balsamic notes.
This is not a universal, compliment-getting fragrance for every occasion, but a more artistic and recognizable option for fans of dense, long-lasting compositions.
Similar fragrances
For further exploration of a similar mood, consider Ted Lapidus Black Soul, Aromaflage Wild and Headspace Myrrhe Headspace.
They offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of dark, spicy, woody and resinous accords, although each fragrance develops in its own way.
Other concentrations of Maese Pau Onyx are not listed, so the Perfume Extract version remains the main reference point.
Before purchasing a full-size bottle, it is best to test the fragrance on skin: rich extraits can change noticeably depending on the temperature, skin type and individual perception.
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