Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Haze vs Dark Woods

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amethyst Haze

Carolina Herrera

4.19274 votes

Rank #5,727 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Woods

Joseph Abboud

4.1637 votes

Rank #30,850 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Haze takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amethyst Haze
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dark Woods
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amethyst Haze4/7

Dark Woods3/7

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst Haze
Community sentiment: Dark Woods
Longevity: Amethyst Haze
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Haze
Value for money: Dark Woods
Versatility: Dark Woods
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst Haze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst HazeCarolina Herrera

Dark WoodsJoseph Abboud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 274 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.16/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 70%Had 6%Want 24%

Category winnerAmethyst HazeRating 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

41%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerDark WoodsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst Haze

SillageAmethyst Haze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDark WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

coffee77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and coffee

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

CardamomPink Pepper

Heart

CoffeeIrisViolet Leaves

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Patchouli. 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

Spring32

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerDark WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex59

Women21

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

Men79

Unisex17

Women4

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#30,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmethyst HazeHigher 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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Dark Woods opens with a warm splash of green cardamom and sharp pink pepper. The fragrance quickly settles into a dry combination of violet leaves and iris, resting on a base of soft sandalwood and amber. It is an approachable designer scent that fits casual cold weather outings.

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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 Dark Woods?

Amethyst Haze takes 4 of 7 categories. Amethyst Haze is rated 4.19/5 from 274 votes; Dark Woods is rated 4.16/5 from 37 votes. Choose Amethyst Haze for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dark Woods for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Haze or Dark Woods?

Amethyst Haze lasts longest (Amethyst Haze 68/100, Dark Woods 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Haze or Dark Woods?

Amethyst Haze projects furthest (Amethyst Haze 55/100, Dark Woods 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Haze and Dark Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and coffee accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Patchouli.

Is Amethyst Haze or Dark Woods 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; Dark Woods suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Haze and Dark Woods?

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. Dark Woods has top notes of Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Iris and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.