Fragrance comparison

Allure vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 6,537 ratings analysed

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #26,538 CitrusFloral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #25,873 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus 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.

Allure3/7

Black Amethyst4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AllureChanel

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%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

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night39

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerAllureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,538

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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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, Allure or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus 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, Allure or Black Amethyst?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure or Black Amethyst?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Allure or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Allure and Black Amethyst?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. 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.