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Black Amethyst vs Isabela Capeto 2

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

Updated 553 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Black Amethyst

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Isabela Capeto 2

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst2/4
Isabela Capeto 22/4
Ratings & consensus
Black Amethyst
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Isabela Capeto 2
Sillage & projection
Isabela Capeto 2
Value for money
Not scored
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
Isabela Capeto 2Isabela Capeto
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.27/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
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

7%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate57
Category winners

LongevityIsabela Capeto 2

SillageIsabela Capeto 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
green84%
floral77%
woody69%
marine61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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
Notes
RhuburbSea waterLimeLily-of-the-ValleyWoodsy NotesFreesiaCardamomLemonMagnoliaVetiverTangerineRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. 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
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex21
Women79

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Isabela Capeto 2 opens with a sharp snap of rhubarb leaves, sour lime, and salty sea water that feels crisp on humid summer mornings. The initial tartness cuts through sticky heat before softening into clean freesia, green magnolia, and lily-of-the-valley. As the citrus fizzes off, powdery iris, dry vetiver, and subt…

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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 Isabela Capeto 2?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Isabela Capeto 2 is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Isabela Capeto 2 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Isabela Capeto 2?

Isabela Capeto 2 lasts longest (Isabela Capeto 2 90/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Isabela Capeto 2?

Isabela Capeto 2 projects furthest (Isabela Capeto 2 81/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and Isabela Capeto 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is Black Amethyst or Isabela Capeto 2 better for summer or winter?

Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Isabela Capeto 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Isabela Capeto 2?

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. Isabela Capeto 2 features Rhuburb, Sea water, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Woodsy Notes.

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