Onyx Silver by Khadlaj

Onyx Silver by Khadlaj is an affordable oriental spicy fragrance that serves as a popular clone of Parfums de Marly Castley.

Fragrance Notes:

Top notes:

Black pepper, ginger, and bergamot (with some listings also noting grapefruit and neroli)

Heart notes:

Petitgrain and cardamom

Base notes:

Benzoin, tonka bean, labdanum, and patchouli

Gender & Season:

Gender:

Marketed officially as for women and men, but it leans distinctly masculine in its peppery, clean, and woody profile.

Season:

Highly versatile for all four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) thanks to the contrasting bright citrus-spice opening and warm resinous dry down.

General Review & Performance:

Scent Profile:

It opens with a sharp, energetic burst of citrus and spicy ginger-pepper bite before transitioning into an aromatic green heart and a smooth, slightly sweet, resinous base.

Reviewers note it feels like a clean, hygienic, and polished gentleman's everyday scent.

Dupe Status:

Widely recognized as a close alternative (around 85% to 90% similar) to Parfums de Marly Castley, though Onyx Silver by Khadlaj is often described as slightly smoother and marginally sweeter with a more affordable price tag.

Longevity:

Solid performance for an affordable freshie, lasting roughly 6 to 9 hours on skin with moderate-to-strong initial projection.