Black Amethyst vs Genesis Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Genesis GoldChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Amethyst1/4
Genesis Gold3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Gold
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Gold
- Value for money
- Genesis Gold
- 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 WorksGenesis GoldLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
538 votes
20%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Gold
SillageGenesis Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
floral100%
citrus91%
fruity83%
musky74%
fresh65%
sweet56%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus 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
Mandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
PeonyFruity NotesFloral Notes
Base8 to 12 hours
MuskAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Peony. Durations are only published for Genesis Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#26,826
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,030
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Genesis Gold by Le Chameau pairs bright citrus top notes with a rich floral heart and an earthy, woody foundation. The opening brings an immediate burst of mandarin orange and orange, delivering a crisp, sweet fruitiness. Soon, soft peony, general floral notes, and mixed fruity notes take center stage, softening the i…
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 Genesis Gold?
Genesis Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Genesis Gold is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Genesis Gold for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Genesis Gold?
Genesis Gold lasts longest (Genesis Gold 77/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Genesis Gold?
Genesis Gold projects furthest (Genesis Gold 78/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Amethyst and Genesis Gold smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Peony.
Is Black Amethyst or Genesis Gold better for summer or winter?
Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Genesis Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Genesis Gold?
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. Genesis Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Agarwood (Oud).
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