Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs Dubai Night

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

30%scent match

Clearly different

Dubai Night

Blackoud

4.673 votes

Rank #45,978 CitrusRose

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.
Dubai Night
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Golden Decade Amethyst2/4

Dubai Night2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai Night
Sillage & projection: Dubai Night
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

Dubai NightBlackoud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 45%

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

67%Love

33%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDubai Night

SillageDubai Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

rose92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinCaramelLemon

Heart

Casablanca LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

LemonMandarinJuniperBlack Pepper

Heart

RoseMagnoliaCaramel

Base

MossMuskAmberTonka BeanJasmine

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Caramel, Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#45,978

PerfumerNot listed

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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Dubai Night opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin, sharpened by piney juniper and crushed black pepper. As the bright citrus settles, velvet rose and magnolia bloom over a sweet touch of caramel. The dry-down shifts into damp moss, clean musk, and warm amber, anchoring the floral top in dark earthiness. It we…

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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 Dubai Night?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Dubai Night is rated 4.67/5 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 Dubai Night for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or Dubai Night?

Dubai Night lasts longest (Dubai Night 73/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or Dubai Night?

Dubai Night projects furthest (Dubai Night 92/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and Dubai Night smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Caramel, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or Dubai Night better for summer or winter?

Golden Decade Amethyst suits daytime wear; Dubai Night suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and Dubai Night?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Dubai Night has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin, Juniper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Caramel, a base of Moss, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.