Fragrance comparison

Black Amethyst vs Tanit

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 597 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #26,826 WoodyCitrus

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Tanit

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.0559 votes

Rank #29,965 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst 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.
Tanit
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Amethyst4/7

Tanit3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Black Amethyst
Longevity: Tanit
Sillage & projection: Tanit
Value for money: Black Amethyst
Versatility: Tanit
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

TanitProfumi di Pantelleria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 31%Had 19%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

20%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTanit

SillageTanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

fruity100%

powdery77%

fresh53%

aromatic38%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Top1 to 2 hours

StrawberryBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeMelon

Heart3 to 4 hours

SaffronOsmanthusGingerIrisPeonyBasilMagnoliaJasmine

Base5 to 7 hours

VetyverVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Melon. Durations are only published for Tanit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night40

Category winnerTanitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,965

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

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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Tanit by Profumi di Pantelleria presents a lively mix of sweet fruits, soft florals, and earthy woods. The scent opens with a burst of ripe strawberry, crisp bergamot, sunny orange, mandarin orange, and juicy melon. It smells like slicing into fresh fruit on a sunny morning. As the initial brightness settles, the hear…

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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 Tanit?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Tanit is rated 4.05/5 from 59 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 Tanit for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Tanit?

Tanit lasts longest (Tanit 75/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Tanit?

Tanit projects furthest (Tanit 64/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amethyst and Tanit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Melon.

Is Black Amethyst or Tanit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Tanit?

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. Tanit has top notes of Strawberry, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Osmanthus, Ginger and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.