Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Puposhka

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,670 WoodyCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Puposhka

Pupa

4.0248 votes

Rank #17,909 CitrusVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puposhka takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Puposhka
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst3/7

Puposhka4/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Black Amethyst
Longevity: Puposhka
Sillage & projection: Puposhka
Value for money: Black Amethyst
Versatility: Puposhka
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puposhka

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

PuposhkaPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 13%Had 14%Want 73%

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

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPuposhka

SillagePuposhka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

chocolate61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitMelonLitchiLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseMagnoliaFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaDark ChocolateSandalwoodMuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Melon and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Puposhka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring62

Summer31

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerPuposhkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men18

Unisex0

Women82

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 21%Party 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPuposhkaHigher 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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Puposhka by Pupa is an unexpected treat for lovers of playful, sweet fragrances. The scent kicks off with an energetic flash of juicy mandarin orange, tart black currant, and crisp grapefruit. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol mist lifts, dewy magnolia and freesia petals step in to soften the fruity punch…

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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 Puposhka?

Puposhka takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Puposhka is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Puposhka for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Puposhka?

Puposhka lasts longest (Puposhka 65/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Puposhka?

Puposhka projects furthest (Puposhka 65/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and Puposhka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Melon and Magnolia.

Is Black Amethyst or Puposhka better for summer or winter?

For summer, Puposhka is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear; Puposhka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Puposhka?

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. Puposhka has top notes of Black Currant, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood and Musk.