Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 548 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,640 WoodyCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

Rank #52,435 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst4/5

London1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Black Amethyst
Value for money: London
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

LondonPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

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

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBlack Amethyst

SillageBlack Amethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match32%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

Top15-30 mins

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Amethyst or London?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or London?

Black Amethyst lasts longest (Black Amethyst 61/100, London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or London?

Black Amethyst projects furthest (Black Amethyst 58/100, London 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and London smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is Black Amethyst or London better for summer or winter?

Black Amethyst suits evening wear; London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and London?

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. London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.