Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Cèrere Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 549 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #26,826 WoodyCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Cèrere Extrait de Parfum

Profumi Di Polignano

4.3611 votes

Rank #41,091 Warm SpicyWoody

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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.
Cèrere Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst3/5

Cèrere Extrait de Parfum1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cèrere Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Cèrere Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 84%

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

55%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCèrere Extrait de Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

nutty77%

vanilla69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and earthy

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

Top1 to 2 hours

PeanutCinnamonTangerineBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CerealsAlmondMagnoliaHeliotrope

Base6 to 10 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Magnolia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Cèrere Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,091

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Cèrere Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unusual gourmand profile that centers on toasted cereals, savory peanut, and sweet almond. Created by perfumer Arturetto Landi and released in 2022, this extrait concentration opens with a bright flash of bergamot and tangerine alongside dry cinnamon. The frag…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Amethyst or Cèrere Extrait de Parfum?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Cèrere Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 11 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 Cèrere Extrait de Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Cèrere Extrait de Parfum?

Cèrere Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Cèrere Extrait de Parfum 87/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Cèrere Extrait de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Black Amethyst 58/100, Cèrere Extrait de Parfum 58/100 for sillage.

Do Black Amethyst and Cèrere Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Magnolia and Patchouli.

Is Black Amethyst or Cèrere Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Cèrere Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Cèrere Extrait de Parfum?

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. Cèrere Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Peanut, Cinnamon, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cereals, Almond, Magnolia and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.