Fragrance comparison

360° vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,640 ratings analysed

5 wins

360°

Perry Ellis

3.601,102 votes

Rank #3,578 White FloralFloral

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #27,825 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

360° takes 5 of 7 categories.

360°
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

360°5/7

Black Amethyst2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Black Amethyst
Longevity: 360°
Sillage & projection: 360°
Value for money: 360°
Versatility: 360°
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 360°

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

360°Perry Ellis

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 1,102 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

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

27%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

1,102 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity360°

Sillage360°

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value69

Category winner360°Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fresh84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonLilyOsmanthusTangerineRose

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyWater LilyLavenderSage

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiverAmberVanilla

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMelon, Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winner360°Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women83

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,578

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#27,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winner360°Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perry Ellis 360° launched in 1992 as a crisp aquatic floral created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman. Crisp melon and tangerine open the scent before settling into a cool bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, water lily, and herbaceous sage. It finishes on a quiet bed of musk, sandalwood, and vetiver. Designed for humid summer af…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 360° or Black Amethyst?

360° takes 5 of 7 categories. 360° is rated 3.60/5 from 1,102 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose 360° for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 360° or Black Amethyst?

360° lasts longest (360° 69/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 360° or Black Amethyst?

Projection is very close: 360° 60/100, Black Amethyst 58/100 for sillage.

Do 360° and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Melon, Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is 360° or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

For summer, 360° is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 360° and Black Amethyst?

360° has top notes of Melon, Lily, Osmanthus and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Water Lily, Lavender and Sage, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. 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.