Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Vamp! Black

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vamp! Black

Pupa

3.4240 votes

Rank #19,222 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vamp! Black
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amethyst5/7

Vamp! Black1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst
Community sentiment: Amethyst
Longevity: Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Amethyst
Value for money: Vamp! Black
Versatility: Tie
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

Vamp! BlackPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

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

25%Love

20%Like

28%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVamp! BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and cinnamon

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

CinnamonRoseBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWild BerriesLabdanumSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter90

Day67

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 35%Casual 29%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#19,222

PerfumerLuca Maffei

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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Pupa Vamp! Black brings a dark, spicy warmth wrapped in vintage cosmetic sweetness. The first spray releases sharp black pepper and dry cinnamon bark over a soft rose. Give it five minutes. The initial alcohol punch softens quickly, revealing tart wild berries and creamy jasmine underpinned by labdanum. Woody sandalwo…

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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 Vamp! Black?

Amethyst takes 5 of 7 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Vamp! Black is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vamp! Black for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Vamp! Black?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 77/100, Vamp! Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Vamp! Black?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 68/100, Vamp! Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Vamp! Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Amethyst or Vamp! Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amethyst and Vamp! Black?

Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather. Vamp! Black has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Wild Berries, Labdanum and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.