Black Amethyst vs Electrify
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
ElectrifyChoose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst4/7
Electrify3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Black Amethyst
- Longevity
- Black Amethyst
- Sillage & projection
- Black Amethyst
- Value for money
- Electrify
- Versatility
- Electrify
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Electrify
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black AmethystBath & Body WorksElectrifyParis HiltonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%
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
32%Love
42%Like
18%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
202 votes
Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Amethyst
SillageBlack Amethyst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElectrifyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
floral100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
fresh77%
rose69%
coconut61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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
Red AppleOzonic notesCyclamenMandarin Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
Red PoppyPeonyTurkish RoseMagnolia
Base2 to 4 hours
Vanilla AbsoluteCoconutSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Magnolia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Electrify, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Spring91
Summer100
Fall39
Winter32
Day100
Night32
Category winnerElectrifyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,825
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,235
PerfumerYves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews51
Category winnerElectrifyHigher 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 →Electrify by Paris Hilton delivers a bright, playful blend of crisp fruit, breezy petals, and sweet warmth. The opening pairs crisp red apple and mandarin orange with cool ozonic notes and delicate cyclamen. This energetic start quickly transitions into a blooming bouquet featuring peony, Turkish rose, red poppy, and …
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 Electrify?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Electrify is rated 3.96/5 from 202 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Electrify for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Electrify?
Black Amethyst lasts longest (Black Amethyst 61/100, Electrify 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Electrify?
Black Amethyst projects furthest (Black Amethyst 58/100, Electrify 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Amethyst and Electrify smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Magnolia and Patchouli.
Is Black Amethyst or Electrify better for summer or winter?
For summer, Electrify is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Electrify suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Electrify?
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. Electrify has top notes of Red Apple, Ozonic notes, Cyclamen and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Red Poppy, Peony, Turkish Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Coconut, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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