Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Black Amethyst

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Oct 2026 588 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,314 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

212 NYC Pills4/7

Black Amethyst3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Black Amethyst
Longevity: 212 NYC Pills
Sillage & projection: 212 NYC Pills
Value for money: Black Amethyst
Versatility: 212 NYC Pills
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 NYC Pills

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

36%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskSandalwood

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Gardenia. Durations are only published for 212 NYC Pills, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winner212 NYC PillsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 NYC Pills delivers an energetic shot of crisp city freshness that cuts straight through stale morning air. The initial mist hits with sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and a tart splash of green cactus flower. It does not linger on heavy sweetness. Instead, the profile expands into clean gard…

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Black Amethyst settles on the skin with an intense, resinous warmth that feels tailored for crisp autumn nights. The scent opens with a sharp flash of peony and citrus, but the true weight of the composition lies in its earthy patchouli and dry sandalwood foundation. It acts as a dramatic, long-lasting choice for even…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 NYC Pills or Black Amethyst?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Black Amethyst?

212 NYC Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Black Amethyst?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Gardenia.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Black Amethyst?

212 NYC Pills has top notes of Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Black Amethyst has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Camelia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.