Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Celine Sensual Summer

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 555 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,845 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Celine Sensual Summer

Celine

3.9417 votes

Rank #35,201 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Celine Sensual Summer
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst3/5

Celine Sensual Summer2/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Celine Sensual Summer
Sillage & projection: Celine Sensual Summer
Value for money: Black Amethyst
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 Works

Celine Sensual SummerCeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

538 votes

29%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCeline Sensual Summer

SillageCeline Sensual Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafPear

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaPeonyGardeniaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodMuskBrazilian RosewoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Celine Sensual Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring71

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,201

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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…

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Crisp greens meet soft summer warmth. Celine Sensual Summer opens with a splash of watery pear and dewy violet leaf, ditching common citrus notes for a mellow, sun-drenched freshness. Within twenty minutes, the composition unfolds into an airy bouquet of freesia, peony, and sweet cyclamen. The floral heart feels buoya…

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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, Black Amethyst or Celine Sensual Summer?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Celine Sensual Summer is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Celine Sensual Summer for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Celine Sensual Summer?

Celine Sensual Summer lasts longest (Celine Sensual Summer 75/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Celine Sensual Summer?

Celine Sensual Summer projects furthest (Celine Sensual Summer 61/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and Celine Sensual Summer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Black Amethyst or Celine Sensual Summer better for summer or winter?

Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Celine Sensual Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Celine Sensual Summer?

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. Celine Sensual Summer has top notes of Violet Leaf and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Gardenia and Cyclamen, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood.