Black Amethyst vs Noche
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
NocheChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst2/4
Noche2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Noche
- Sillage & projection
- Noche
- Value for money
- Black Amethyst
- 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 WorksNocheoLienteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
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
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoche
SillageNoche
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack AmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
amber65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
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
Top
BergamotOrange
Heart
Fruity Notes
Base
AmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night50
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#27,825
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,189
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Noche opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sweet orange, providing a sunny, fleeting citrus spark. This initial freshness quickly gives way to a dense medley of sweet fruity notes at its core. As the scent warms on your skin, it settles into a deep, cozy base of rich amber, warm vanilla, and clean musk. It is ide…
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 Noche?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Noche is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Noche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Noche?
Noche lasts longest (Noche 87/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Noche?
Noche projects furthest (Noche 75/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Amethyst and Noche smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Vanilla.
Is Black Amethyst or Noche better for summer or winter?
Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Noche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Noche?
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. Noche has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk.
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