Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Haze vs Ani X

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,620 ratings analysed

Amethyst Haze

Carolina Herrera

4.19274 votes

Rank #5,727 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Ani X

Nishane

4.192,346 votes

Rank #144 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ani X takes 7 of 7 categories.

Amethyst Haze
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ani X
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Amethyst Haze0/7

Ani X7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst HazeCarolina Herrera

Ani XNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 274 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.19/ 5 · 2,346 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAni XRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

274 votes

56%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

1,502 votes

Category winnerAni XMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAni X

SillageAni X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAni XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

coffee77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

LemonBergamotGingerMelonCardamomWater NotesPink Pepper

Heart

Green AppleBlack CurrantLavenderPatchouliSageRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedarAmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Amethyst Haze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAni XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex59

Women21

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men25

Unisex59

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,727

PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#144

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews453

Category winnerAni XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Amethyst Haze pairs crisp culinary spice with a plush, evening-ready amber base. The first spray releases a brisk crackle of pink pepper and freshly cracked green cardamom pods. That initial bite quickly softens. A warm heart of roasted coffee and aromatic French lavender takes over, wrapping the wear…

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Ani X by Nishane opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, zesty bergamot, and spicy ginger before settling into a warm, creamy vanilla and sandalwood base. Perfumer Cécile Zarokian lightens the rich gourmand DNA of the original Ani with watery melon and crisp green apple. It works as a polished, year-round unisex sce…

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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 Haze or Ani X?

Ani X takes 7 of 7 categories. Amethyst Haze is rated 4.19/5 from 274 votes; Ani X is rated 4.19/5 from 2,346 votes. Choose Amethyst Haze for a warm spicy and lavender character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ani X for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Haze or Ani X?

Ani X lasts longest (Ani X 83/100, Amethyst Haze 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Haze or Ani X?

Ani X projects furthest (Ani X 74/100, Amethyst Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Haze and Ani X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Amethyst Haze or Ani X better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amethyst Haze is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst Haze is the stronger pick. Amethyst Haze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Haze and Ani X?

Amethyst Haze has top notes of Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Coffee, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. Ani X has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger and Melon, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Currant, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.