Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Indus

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Indus

DSH Perfumes

4.1421 votes

Rank #21,377 Warm SpicyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Indus
Choose it for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amethyst4/5

Indus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystBoadicea the Victorious

IndusDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

4.14/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

159 votes

43%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIndusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

warm spicy100%

honey86%

beeswax72%

animalic58%

fresh spicy44%

sweet30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Amber

Base

VanillaLeather

Top15-30 mins

CardamomClovesBlack PepperCinnamonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

BeeswaxHoneyBlack TeaGingerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMilkAmberPatchouliMuskTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Indus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Date 34%Work 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#21,377

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst opens with a sharp flash of black pepper before a thick wave of cinnamon takes over. As the initial heat settles, dark resinous amber fills the middle space, giving the scent a heavy, cozy weight suitable for freezing November nights or crisp autumn evenings. The dry down turns distinctly smooth as creamy van…

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Indus by DSH Perfumes smells like a steaming cup of spiced masala chai poured over raw honeycomb. The scent hits the skin with a vibrant kick of freshly ground cardamom, crushed black pepper, and warm cinnamon bark. Within ten minutes, the initial spicy prickle softens into dark black tea steeped in rich beeswax and w…

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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 Indus?

Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Indus is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Indus for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Indus?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 77/100, Indus 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Indus?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 68/100, Indus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Indus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Amethyst or Indus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amethyst and Indus?

Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather. Indus has top notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Black Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Beeswax, Honey, Black Tea and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Milk, Amber and Patchouli.