Amethyst vs Gypsy Water
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.
AmethystChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Gypsy WaterChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Amethyst4/7
Gypsy Water3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gypsy Water
- Community sentiment
- Gypsy Water
- Longevity
- Amethyst
- Sillage & projection
- Amethyst
- Value for money
- Amethyst
- Versatility
- Amethyst
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gypsy Water
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmethystOlivier DurbanoGypsy WaterByredoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%
3.92/ 5 · 11,254 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerGypsy WaterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
227 votes
36%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
9,882 votes
Category winnerGypsy WaterMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmethyst
SillageAmethyst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
powdery65%
vanilla56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapesPepperRaspberryBergamot
Heart
IncensePalisander RosewoodOrris RootJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVanillaMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Top
JuniperLemonBergamotPepper
Heart
Pine needlesIncenseOrris Root
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Incense and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter54
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter43
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmethystMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,739
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#3,301
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews663
Category winnerGypsy WaterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmethyst by Olivier Durbano starts with a sharp blast of sour black grapes and fresh crushed raspberry, cut through by a cold pinch of black pepper. Unlike typical syrupy fruit scents, this opening quickly settles into a dry, mineral-like incense that mimics the cold touch of a polished gemstone. As the fragrance warm…
Reviews →Gypsy Water is a light woody aromatic scent centered on pine needles, lemon, and sandalwood. Launched by Byredo in 2008, this unisex fragrance aims for a fresh and natural profile. It is often worn as a subtle, everyday skin scent for mild weather or casual indoor settings where heavy projection is not required.
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 Gypsy Water?
Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Amethyst is rated 3.89/5 from 227 votes; Gypsy Water is rated 3.92/5 from 11,254 votes. Choose Amethyst for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Gypsy Water for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Gypsy Water?
Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 64/100, Gypsy Water 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amethyst or Gypsy Water?
Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 60/100, Gypsy Water 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amethyst and Gypsy Water smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Orris Root.
Is Amethyst or Gypsy Water better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amethyst is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amethyst and Gypsy Water?
Amethyst has top notes of Grapes, Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Palisander Rosewood, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Gypsy Water has top notes of Juniper, Lemon, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Pine needles, Incense and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.
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