Black Amethyst vs Zing
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
ZingChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Amethyst4/7
Zing3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Zing
- Longevity
- Black Amethyst
- Sillage & projection
- Black Amethyst
- Value for money
- Black Amethyst
- Versatility
- Zing
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zing
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black AmethystBath & Body WorksZingAndrea MaackWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 538 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%
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
38%Love
45%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerZingMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Amethyst
SillageBlack Amethyst
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%
powdery92%
mineral84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Mineral notesTangerineMandarin Orange
Heart
GingerCarrot
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerZingMost 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#16,228
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerZingHigher 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 →Zing by Andrea Maack shakes up the traditional citrus genre with a savory vegetable twist. It balances bright mandarin orange and sharp ginger against an earthy carrot note, grounding the blend with a clean skin musk. It is built for those who want a refreshing daytime scent that breaks away from typical sweet floral …
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 Zing?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes; Zing is rated 4.18/5 from 65 votes. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zing for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Amethyst or Zing?
They last about the same: Black Amethyst 61/100, Zing 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Amethyst or Zing?
Black Amethyst projects furthest (Black Amethyst 58/100, Zing 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Amethyst and Zing smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
Is Black Amethyst or Zing 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 Zing?
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. Zing has top notes of Mineral notes, Tangerine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger and Carrot, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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