Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs Beauty Paris

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Golden Decade Amethyst

Zara

3.7939 votes

Rank #16,800 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Beauty Paris

Stella Dustin

4.333 votes

Rank #53,583 White FloralCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Golden Decade Amethyst
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Beauty Paris
Choose it for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Golden Decade Amethyst2/4

Beauty Paris2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden Decade AmethystZara

Beauty ParisStella Dustin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBeauty Paris

SillageBeauty Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

caramel83%

sweet65%

tobacco48%

lactonic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, caramel 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

CaramelLemonMelonGrapefruitPlum

Heart

GardeniaTobaccoJasmineWoody NotesTonka BeanRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#53,583

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystHigher 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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Stella Dustin Beauty Paris blends rich gourmand sweetness with lush white florals and a warm, woody base. The scent opens with a burst of juicy plum, tart grapefruit, and zesty lemon wrapped in golden caramel. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals creamy gardenia and velvety jasmine balanced by dry tobacco l…

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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 Beauty Paris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Beauty Paris is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Golden Decade Amethyst for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Beauty Paris for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or Beauty Paris?

Beauty Paris lasts longest (Beauty Paris 60/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or Beauty Paris?

Beauty Paris projects furthest (Beauty Paris 63/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and Beauty Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Lemon, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or Beauty Paris better for summer or winter?

Golden Decade Amethyst suits daytime wear; Beauty Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and Beauty Paris?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Beauty Paris has top notes of Caramel, Lemon, Melon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Tobacco, Jasmine and Woody Notes, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.