Fragrance comparison

Celine Sensual Summer vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 555 ratings analysed

Celine Sensual Summer

Celine

3.9417 votes

Rank #35,189 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,799 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 5 categories.

Celine Sensual Summer
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Celine Sensual Summer2/5

Black Amethyst3/5

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

Celine Sensual SummerCeline

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

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

29%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCeline Sensual Summer

SillageCeline Sensual Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

green61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafPear

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaPeonyGardeniaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodMuskBrazilian RosewoodOakmoss

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Celine Sensual Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,189

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,799

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crisp greens meet soft summer warmth. Celine Sensual Summer opens with a splash of watery pear and dewy violet leaf, ditching common citrus notes for a mellow, sun-drenched freshness. Within twenty minutes, the composition unfolds into an airy bouquet of freesia, peony, and sweet cyclamen. The floral heart feels buoya…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Celine Sensual Summer or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 5 categories. Celine Sensual Summer is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Celine Sensual Summer for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Celine Sensual Summer or Black Amethyst?

Celine Sensual Summer lasts longest (Celine Sensual Summer 75/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celine Sensual Summer or Black Amethyst?

Celine Sensual Summer projects furthest (Celine Sensual Summer 61/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celine Sensual Summer and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Celine Sensual Summer or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Celine Sensual Summer suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celine Sensual Summer and Black Amethyst?

Celine Sensual Summer has top notes of Violet Leaf and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Gardenia and Cyclamen, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.