Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs mark Jewel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

Golden Decade Amethyst

Zara

3.7939 votes

Rank #17,481 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

mark Jewel

mark.

3.95145 votes

Rank #11,492 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Jewel takes 6 of 7 categories.

Golden Decade Amethyst
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
mark Jewel
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Golden Decade Amethyst1/7

mark Jewel6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden Decade AmethystZara

mark Jewelmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

3.95/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 38%

Category winnermark JewelRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

Category winnermark JewelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevitymark Jewel

Sillagemark Jewel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value68

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

white floral90%

caramel80%

vanilla70%

fruity60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinCaramelLemon

Heart

Casablanca LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

Notes

Casablanca LilyCaramelVanillaFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Casablanca Lily and Vanilla. Durations are only published for mark Jewel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring41

Summer41

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night61

Category winnermark JewelMost 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#17,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnermark JewelHigher 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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mark Jewel by mark. is a sweet floral fruity gourmand launched in 2007 that centers on caramel, vanilla, and Casablanca lily. The scent opens with a lively mix of fruity notes, offering a mild blend reminiscent of berries and bright fruit before the heart emerges. A clean white floral presence from the Casablanca lily…

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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 mark Jewel?

mark Jewel takes 6 of 7 categories. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; mark Jewel is rated 3.95/5 from 145 votes. Choose Golden Decade Amethyst for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose mark Jewel for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or mark Jewel?

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

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or mark Jewel?

mark Jewel projects furthest (mark Jewel 56/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and mark Jewel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Casablanca Lily and Vanilla.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or mark Jewel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and mark Jewel?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. mark Jewel features Casablanca Lily, Caramel, Vanilla and Fruity Notes.