Fragrance comparison

Calm Bliss vs Amethyst

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

Calm Bliss

Charlotte Tilbury

3.40255 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Amethyst

Alesha Dixon

3.388 votes

Rank #62,349 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 2 of 4 categories.

Calm Bliss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amethyst
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Calm Bliss1/4

Amethyst2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Amethyst
Value for money: Amethyst
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calm Bliss

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Calm BlissCharlotte Tilbury

AmethystAlesha Dixon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

34%Like

29%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

255 votes

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodPalo SantoAmbergrisOlibanum

Top

PearBergamotOrange BlossomNeroli

Heart

CinnamonBlack and Pink PepperRed Rose

Base

HeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)CashmeranPatchouliOlibanumAmberTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Calm Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,349

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalm BlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calm Bliss by Charlotte Tilbury delivers an airy wash of relaxation right out of the sprayer. Bergamot and bitter neroli lead the first spray with a bright citrus sparkle. Then comes soothing French lavender. It feels like stepping straight out of a luxury hotel steam room into crisp cotton sheets. The heart leans int…

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Amethyst by Alesha Dixon is a warm, powdery oriental floral that opens with juicy pear and bright bergamot, then settles into orange blossom and rose with a clear hit of cinnamon and pepper. The dry down turns creamy and musky with heliotrope, amber, woods, and a light oud-leaning darkness. It tends to suit cooler wea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Calm Bliss or Amethyst?

Amethyst takes 2 of 4 categories. Calm Bliss is rated 3.40/5 from 255 votes; Amethyst is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Calm Bliss for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amethyst for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Calm Bliss or Amethyst?

They last about the same: Calm Bliss 57/100, Amethyst 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Calm Bliss or Amethyst?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 64/100, Calm Bliss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calm Bliss and Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Olibanum.

Is Calm Bliss or Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Calm Bliss suits daytime wear; Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calm Bliss and Amethyst?

Calm Bliss has top notes of Lavender, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Palo Santo, Ambergris and Olibanum. Amethyst has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black and Pink Pepper and Red Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Agarwood (Oud), Cashmeran and Patchouli.