Black Amethyst vs Wid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
WidChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Black Amethyst4/7
Wid2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Black Amethyst
- Longevity
- Wid
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Black Amethyst
- Versatility
- Wid
- 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 WorksWidJazeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
538 votes
50%Love
20%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWid
SillageTie
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%
fruity100%
sweet92%
musky84%
citrus77%
tropical69%
floral61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and floral
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
MelonOrange
Heart
MangoMagnoliaJasmine
Base
MuskCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange, Melon, Magnolia and Musk. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWidMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,728
PerfumerChris Maurice
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 →Jazeel Wid opens with a bold burst of ripe melon and sweet orange that immediately commands attention on warm spring mornings. The fruit profile feels crisp rather than overly syrupy, supported by an airy ozonic backdrop that keeps the initial spray fresh. As the scent settles on skin, lush magnolia and jasmine blend…
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 Wid?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Wid is rated 3.91/5 from 76 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 Wid for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Wid?
Wid lasts longest (Wid 74/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Wid?
Projection is very close: Black Amethyst 58/100, Wid 58/100 for sillage.
Do Black Amethyst and Wid smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Melon, Magnolia and Musk.
Is Black Amethyst or Wid better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Amethyst and Wid?
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. Wid has top notes of Melon and Orange, heart notes of Mango, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.
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