Fragrance comparison

Bombshell vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 549 ratings analysed

Bombshell

Marilyn Miglin

4.0011 votes

Rank #36,744 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #26,262 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bombshell
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bombshell1/4

Black Amethyst3/4

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Bombshell
Value for money: Not scored
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

BombshellMarilyn Miglin

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

36%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Amethyst

SillageBombshell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

floral77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesOrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

IvyWhite PeachPeonyMelon

Base2 to 4 hours

VioletMarigoldLabdanumWoody NotesAmber

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peony. Durations are only published for Bombshell, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day75

Night100

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bombshell by Marilyn Miglin offers a refreshing departure from what its dramatic name suggests. Instead of a heavy or aggressive profile, this floral fruity scent opens with crisp watery notes paired with a burst of citrus, including juicy orange, mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The heart reveals a dew-kissed bl…

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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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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, Bombshell or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories. Bombshell is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Bombshell for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst lasts longest (Black Amethyst 61/100, Bombshell 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell or Black Amethyst?

Bombshell projects furthest (Bombshell 72/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peony.

Is Bombshell or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Bombshell suits evening wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell and Black Amethyst?

Bombshell has top notes of Watery Notes, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ivy, White Peach, Peony and Melon, a base of Violet, Marigold, Labdanum and Woody Notes. 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.