Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Elfen Spring

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 577 ratings analysed

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #27,633 WoodyCitrus

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27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Elfen Spring

Auphorie

4.0939 votes

Rank #25,634 AquaticFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elfen Spring takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elfen Spring
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst2/7

Elfen Spring5/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Elfen Spring
Longevity: Elfen Spring
Sillage & projection: Elfen Spring
Value for money: Black Amethyst
Versatility: Elfen Spring
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elfen Spring

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Elfen SpringAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

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

42%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerElfen SpringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityElfen Spring

SillageElfen Spring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

aquatic100%

fresh91%

white floral83%

floral74%

ozonic65%

citrus56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top

MelonWater NotesLotusMandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaTuberose

Base

AmberMuskPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Melon, Gardenia and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerElfen SpringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,634

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerElfen SpringHigher 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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Elfen Spring by Auphorie is a refreshing floral aquatic that captures the essence of a hidden forest pond. Opening with crisp melon and lotus blossom, it flows into a heart of water lily and gardenia before settling on a base of soft amber and musk. It is a light, clean fragrance that feels perfectly suited for warm s…

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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 Elfen Spring?

Elfen Spring takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Elfen Spring is rated 4.09/5 from 39 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elfen Spring for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Elfen Spring?

Elfen Spring lasts longest (Elfen Spring 86/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Elfen Spring?

Elfen Spring projects furthest (Elfen Spring 79/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and Elfen Spring smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Melon, Gardenia and Tuberose.

Is Black Amethyst or Elfen Spring better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elfen Spring is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Elfen Spring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Elfen Spring?

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. Elfen Spring has top notes of Melon, Water Notes, Lotus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk and Precious Woods.