C vs Black Amethyst
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
C takes 3 of 5 categories.
CChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
C3/5
Black Amethyst2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- C
- Sillage & projection
- C
- Value for money
- Black Amethyst
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- C
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CKaren WalkerBlack AmethystBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%
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 hate21%Love
71%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 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
Category winners
LongevityC
SillageC
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack AmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
floral83%
musky74%
woody65%
powdery56%
woody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood
Top
Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine
Heart
GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer17
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,579
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#27,825
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Category winnerCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKaren Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.
Reviews →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…
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, C or Black Amethyst?
C takes 3 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, C or Black Amethyst?
C lasts longest (C 74/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, C or Black Amethyst?
C projects furthest (C 65/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do C and Black Amethyst smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is C or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?
C suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in C and Black Amethyst?
C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.
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