Amethyst vs Nude Santal & Heliotrope
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nude Santal & Heliotrope takes 3 of 4 categories.
AmethystChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nude Santal & HeliotropeChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amethyst1/4
Nude Santal & Heliotrope3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nude Santal & Heliotrope
- Sillage & projection
- Nude Santal & Heliotrope
- Value for money
- Amethyst
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nude Santal & Heliotrope
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmethystAlesha DixonNude Santal & HeliotropeCleanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 26%Had 18%Want 55%
4.26/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
55%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNude Santal & Heliotrope
SillageNude Santal & Heliotrope
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
powdery86%
vanilla72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
almond30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBergamotOrange BlossomNeroli
Heart
CinnamonBlack and Pink PepperRed Rose
Base
HeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)CashmeranPatchouliOlibanumAmberTonka BeanSandalwood
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonCinnamon
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeOrange Blossom
Base6 to 10 hours
SandalwoodVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaClearwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nude Santal & Heliotrope, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Spring100
Summer82
Fall95
Winter73
Day100
Night72
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,744
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,847
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNude Santal & HeliotropeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmethyst 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…
Reviews →Nude Santal & Heliotrope by Clean balances bright citrus, gentle spice, and comforting creamy woods. The fragrance opens with crisp lemon paired with dry cinnamon, cutting through initial warmth with a brief tart sparkle. Soft heliotrope and delicate orange blossom soon emerge in the heart, introducing a powdery, almo…
Reviews →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, Amethyst or Nude Santal & Heliotrope?
Nude Santal & Heliotrope takes 3 of 4 categories. Amethyst is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Nude Santal & Heliotrope is rated 4.26/5 from 58 votes. Choose Amethyst for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nude Santal & Heliotrope for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Nude Santal & Heliotrope?
Nude Santal & Heliotrope lasts longest (Nude Santal & Heliotrope 73/100, Amethyst 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amethyst or Nude Santal & Heliotrope?
Nude Santal & Heliotrope projects furthest (Nude Santal & Heliotrope 67/100, Amethyst 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amethyst and Nude Santal & Heliotrope smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.
Is Amethyst or Nude Santal & Heliotrope better for summer or winter?
Amethyst suits evening wear; Nude Santal & Heliotrope suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amethyst and Nude Santal & Heliotrope?
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. Nude Santal & Heliotrope has top notes of Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Virginian Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Clearwood.
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