Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs Amaali

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 422 ratings analysed

Golden Decade Amethyst

Zara

3.7939 votes

Rank #16,800 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Amaali

Swiss Arabian

3.83383 votes

Rank #2,649 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amaali takes 6 of 7 categories.

Golden Decade Amethyst
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amaali
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Golden Decade Amethyst1/7

Amaali6/7

Ratings & consensus: Amaali
Community sentiment: Amaali
Longevity: Amaali
Sillage & projection: Amaali
Value for money: Amaali
Versatility: Golden Decade Amethyst
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amaali

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden Decade AmethystZara

AmaaliSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

3.83/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerAmaaliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

39%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

365 votes

Category winnerAmaaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmaali

SillageAmaali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAmaaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

rose100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinCaramelLemon

Heart

Casablanca LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

LemonApplePineapple

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskAmberCaramelSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Lemon, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerAmaaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Decade Amethyst by Zara is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a bright, accessible scent. The opening features a zesty mix of mandarin and lemon caramel, which settles into a soft heart of Casablanca lily and jasmine. It creates a refreshing trail of musk and sweet vanilla, making it a versatile…

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Amaali by Swiss Arabian is a floral, fruity, and powdery oil perfume for women. It opens with bright lemon and apple notes, settling into a heart of rose and jasmine. The base features warm vanilla, caramel, and musk. Perfect for those who enjoy a clean, comforting skin scent during relaxed days at home or warm spring…

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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, Golden Decade Amethyst or Amaali?

Amaali takes 6 of 7 categories. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Amaali is rated 3.83/5 from 383 votes. Choose Golden Decade Amethyst for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amaali for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or Amaali?

Amaali lasts longest (Amaali 69/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or Amaali?

Amaali projects furthest (Amaali 57/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and Amaali smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Lemon, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or Amaali better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amaali is the stronger pick. For winter, Amaali is the stronger pick. Golden Decade Amethyst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and Amaali?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Amaali has top notes of Lemon, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Caramel.