Black Amethyst vs Bombshell
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
BombshellChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Amethyst3/4
Bombshell1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Amethyst
- Sillage & projection
- Bombshell
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Amethyst
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black AmethystBath & Body WorksBombshellMarilyn MiglinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%
Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
538 votes
55%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Amethyst
SillageBombshell
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
floral77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine
Heart
GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
Watery NotesOrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
IvyWhite PeachPeonyMelon
Base2 to 4 hours
VioletMarigoldLabdanumWoody NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Melon. Durations are only published for Bombshell, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day75
Night100
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#26,262
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,744
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Amethyst settles on the skin with an intense, resinous warmth that feels tailored for crisp autumn nights. The scent opens with a sharp flash of peony and citrus, but the true weight of the composition lies in its earthy patchouli and dry sandalwood foundation. It acts as a dramatic, long-lasting choice for even…
Reviews →Bombshell by Marilyn Miglin offers a refreshing departure from what its dramatic name suggests. Instead of a heavy or aggressive profile, this floral fruity scent opens with crisp watery notes paired with a burst of citrus, including juicy orange, mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The heart reveals a dew-kissed bl…
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, Black Amethyst or Bombshell?
Black Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Bombshell is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bombshell for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Bombshell?
Black Amethyst lasts longest (Black Amethyst 61/100, Bombshell 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Bombshell?
Bombshell projects furthest (Bombshell 72/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Amethyst and Bombshell smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Melon.
Is Black Amethyst or Bombshell better for summer or winter?
Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Bombshell suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Bombshell?
Black Amethyst has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Camelia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Bombshell has top notes of Watery Notes, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ivy, White Peach, Peony and Melon, a base of Violet, Marigold, Labdanum and Woody Notes.
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