Fragrance comparison

Absolute Amethyst vs Tango

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Absolute Amethyst

Thalia Sodi

3.7356 votes

Rank #16,359 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Tango

CIEL Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #63,484 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Absolute Amethyst
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tango
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Absolute Amethyst2/4

Tango2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute AmethystThalia Sodi

TangoCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 43%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 52%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

56 votes

17%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTango

SillageAbsolute Amethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTangoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic88%

sweet77%

floral65%

amber53%

powdery42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLemon BlossomNectarine

Heart

Vanilla OrchidDahliaAlmond Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanVanilla BeanTequila

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPeonyPink PepperCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JuniperJasmineRoseNectarineMango

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodPralineCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander and Nectarine. Durations are only published for Tango, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer17

Fall74

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,359

PerfumerGino Percontino

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#63,484

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Amethyst by Thalia Sodi is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Absolute Amethyst was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Gino Percontino. Top notes are Coriander, Lemon Blossom and Nectarine; middle notes are Vanilla Orchid, Dahlia and Almond Blossom; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vanilla Bean…

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Tango by CIEL Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and crushed pink pepper over tart mandarin. The initial citrus rush cuts through quickly. Within ten minutes, juicy mango and nectarine soften the edges alongside green juniper berries and airy peony petals. It is surprisingly crisp rather than syrupy. The scen…

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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, Absolute Amethyst or Tango?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute Amethyst is rated 3.73/5 from 56 votes; Tango is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Absolute Amethyst for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tango for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Amethyst or Tango?

Tango lasts longest (Tango 64/100, Absolute Amethyst 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Amethyst or Tango?

Absolute Amethyst projects furthest (Absolute Amethyst 71/100, Tango 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Amethyst and Tango smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Coriander and Nectarine.

Is Absolute Amethyst or Tango better for summer or winter?

Absolute Amethyst suits evening wear; Tango suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Amethyst and Tango?

Absolute Amethyst has top notes of Coriander, Lemon Blossom and Nectarine, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Dahlia and Almond Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla Bean and Tequila. Tango has top notes of Bergamot, Peony, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine, Rose and Nectarine, a base of Sandalwood, Praline, Cedar and Musk.