Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Calm Bliss

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amethyst

Alesha Dixon

3.388 votes

Rank #62,349 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Calm Bliss

Charlotte Tilbury

3.40255 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 2 of 4 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Calm Bliss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amethyst2/4

Calm Bliss1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystAlesha Dixon

Calm BlissCharlotte Tilbury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 18%Want 55%

3.40/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

16%Love

34%Like

29%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBergamotOrange BlossomNeroli

Heart

CinnamonBlack and Pink PepperRed Rose

Base

HeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)CashmeranPatchouliOlibanumAmberTonka BeanSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LavenderNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodPalo SantoAmbergrisOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Calm Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,349

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalm BlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst by Alesha Dixon is a warm, powdery oriental floral that opens with juicy pear and bright bergamot, then settles into orange blossom and rose with a clear hit of cinnamon and pepper. The dry down turns creamy and musky with heliotrope, amber, woods, and a light oud-leaning darkness. It tends to suit cooler wea…

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Calm Bliss by Charlotte Tilbury delivers an airy wash of relaxation right out of the sprayer. Bergamot and bitter neroli lead the first spray with a bright citrus sparkle. Then comes soothing French lavender. It feels like stepping straight out of a luxury hotel steam room into crisp cotton sheets. The heart leans int…

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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, Amethyst or Calm Bliss?

Amethyst takes 2 of 4 categories. Amethyst is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Calm Bliss is rated 3.40/5 from 255 votes. Choose Amethyst for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Calm Bliss for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Calm Bliss?

They last about the same: Amethyst 57/100, Calm Bliss 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Calm Bliss?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 64/100, Calm Bliss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Calm Bliss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Olibanum.

Is Amethyst or Calm Bliss better for summer or winter?

Amethyst suits evening wear; Calm Bliss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and Calm Bliss?

Amethyst has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black and Pink Pepper and Red Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Agarwood (Oud), Cashmeran and Patchouli. Calm Bliss has top notes of Lavender, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Palo Santo, Ambergris and Olibanum.