Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Perle Rare

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

Amethyst

Alesha Dixon

3.388 votes

Rank #59,381 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Perle Rare

Panouge

3.96159 votes

Rank #8,314 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Perle Rare
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amethyst1/4

Perle Rare3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystAlesha Dixon

Perle RarePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 18%Want 55%

3.96/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

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

30%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare

SillagePerle Rare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

fruity91%

floral83%

woody74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

PearOsmanthusNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

CashmeranSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Perle Rare, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring100

Summer37

Fall68

Winter37

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 23%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,381

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPerle RareHigher 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…

Reviews →

Perle Rare by Panouge opens with a bright burst of crisp pear and tart neroli. The fruit feels chilled rather than syrupy. Within minutes, velvety osmanthus adds a gentle apricot nuance that rounds out the initial citrus sting. You smell clean immediately. As the heart unfolds, creamy jasmine and orange blossom take c…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amethyst or Perle Rare?

Perle Rare takes 3 of 4 categories. Amethyst is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Perle Rare is rated 3.96/5 from 159 votes. Choose Amethyst for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perle Rare for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Perle Rare?

Perle Rare lasts longest (Perle Rare 78/100, Amethyst 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Perle Rare?

Perle Rare projects furthest (Perle Rare 70/100, Amethyst 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Perle Rare smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cashmeran.

Is Amethyst or Perle Rare better for summer or winter?

Amethyst suits evening wear; Perle Rare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and Perle Rare?

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. Perle Rare has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Patchouli.