Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Scarlet Jas

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Scarlet Jas

Just Jack

4.1844 votes

Rank #11,554 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scarlet Jas
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Amethyst4/7

Scarlet Jas2/7

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Amethyst
Value for money: Scarlet Jas
Versatility: Scarlet Jas
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

Scarlet JasJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

4.18/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

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

45%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value88

Category winnerScarlet JasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Top

White PepperBlack PepperBergamotCinnamonGingerSicilian MandarinCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangClary SageNeroli

Base

AmberWoody NotesLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall53

Winter41

Day75

Night100

Category winnerScarlet JasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Scarlet Jas by Just Jack captures the intense aroma of blooming white florals warmed by spices. Ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon greet the nose before yielding to a rich heart of jasmine sambac. Designed for women who enjoy bold floral compositions, it settles into a dry base of amber and leather that suits chilly sprin…

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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 Scarlet Jas?

Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Scarlet Jas is rated 4.18/5 from 44 votes. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet Jas for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Scarlet Jas?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 77/100, Scarlet Jas 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Scarlet Jas?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 68/100, Scarlet Jas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Scarlet Jas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Leather.

Is Amethyst or Scarlet Jas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amethyst and Scarlet Jas?

Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather. Scarlet Jas has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Clary Sage and Neroli, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Labdanum and Leather.