Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Lightness

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 539 ratings analysed

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #27,641 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Lightness

Bejar

4.001 votes

Rank #65,607 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lightness
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity.

Black Amethyst1/2

Lightness1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lightness
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

LightnessBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLightness

SillageNo data

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%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and patchouli

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

TangerineRoseBergamot

Heart

JasmineTuberoseFruity Notes

Base

CedarPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Bergamot, Tangerine 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

No season votes yet

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#27,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,607

PerfumerRamón Béjar

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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Ramón Béjar launches Lightness as a quiet, sunny option for warm spring days. Citrus notes of tangerine and bergamot open this composition, before it settles into a white floral heart of tuberose and jasmine. The base lands on soft patchouli and cedar, creating an office-friendly wear for clean aesthetic lovers.

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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 Lightness?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Lightness is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lightness for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Lightness?

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

Do Black Amethyst and Lightness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Tangerine and Tuberose.

Is Black Amethyst or Lightness better for summer or winter?

Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Lightness?

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. Lightness has top notes of Tangerine, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose and Fruity Notes, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.