Amethyst vs Boum Be Different
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories.
AmethystChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Boum Be DifferentChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amethyst4/5
Boum Be Different1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amethyst
- Sillage & projection
- Amethyst
- Value for money
- Boum Be Different
- 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
AmethystLaliqueBoum Be DifferentJeanne ArthesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 7,194 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%
Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
7,194 votes
38%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmethyst
SillageAmethyst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoum Be DifferentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
woody65%
floral48%
rose30%
citrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
floral77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantBlackberryBlueberrymulberryBig Strawberry
Heart
PeonyPepperRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskWoody NotesBourbon Vanilla
Top20-30 mins
CitrusesBlueberryOrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeLavender
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineApple BlossomYlang-YlangPeachFreesiaRose
Base4-6 hrs
MahoganyMuskAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Blueberry, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Boum Be Different, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer92
Fall23
Winter0
Day100
Night14
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#2,323
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#55,690
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLalique Amethyst opens with a sharp, cold burst of wild blackberries, tart blueberries, and dark blackcurrant foliage. This is not a sugary dessert scent. Instead, the opening captures the bitterness of crushed leaves and woody brambles. As the fragrance settles, a clean rose and peppery peony emerge, keeping the frui…
Reviews →Boum Be Different opens with a lively burst of sweet blueberry, tangy mandarin orange, and a touch of tart black currant. It immediately smells like opening a jar of fruit jam next to a pitcher of fresh citrus juice. Within twenty minutes, the opening brightness softens into a cheerful floral heart featuring delicate …
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 Boum Be Different?
Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories. Amethyst is rated 3.85/5 from 7,194 votes; Boum Be Different is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Amethyst for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Boum Be Different for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Boum Be Different?
Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 61/100, Boum Be Different 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amethyst or Boum Be Different?
Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 55/100, Boum Be Different 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amethyst and Boum Be Different smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Blueberry, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Amethyst or Boum Be Different better for summer or winter?
Boum Be Different suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amethyst and Boum Be Different?
Amethyst has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Blueberry and mulberry, heart notes of Peony, Pepper, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Bourbon Vanilla. Boum Be Different has top notes of Citruses, Blueberry, Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Peach, a base of Mahogany, Musk, Amber and Benzoin.
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