Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Narcotic Amber

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #25,286 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Narcotic Amber

G Parfums

3.717 votes

Rank #62,282 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcotic Amber takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Narcotic Amber
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Amethyst1/3

Narcotic Amber2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcotic Amber
Sillage & projection: Narcotic Amber
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

Narcotic AmberG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNarcotic Amber

SillageNarcotic Amber

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%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, 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

BergamotLily-of-the-ValleyHibiscus

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesGardenia

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliVanillaCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Narcotic Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,282

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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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G Parfums Narcotic Amber does not apologize for its weight. The bottle opens with an immediate wallop of bitter bergamot and tart hibiscus, backed by a sharp alcohol lift during the first three minutes. That initial bite calms quickly. Lush gardenia and clean lily-of-the-valley emerge next, cutting right through the d…

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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 Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Narcotic Amber is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Narcotic Amber for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber lasts longest (Narcotic Amber 87/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber projects furthest (Narcotic Amber 80/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and Narcotic Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Black Amethyst or Narcotic Amber better for summer or winter?

Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Narcotic Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Narcotic Amber?

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. Narcotic Amber has top notes of Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hibiscus, heart notes of Woody Notes and Gardenia, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.