Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs Note Secrète

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

46%scent match

Some overlap

Note Secrète

In Senso

5.003 votes

Rank #38,971 CitrusVanilla

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.
Note Secrète
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Golden Decade Amethyst2/4

Note Secrète2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Note Secrète
Sillage & projection: Note Secrète
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

Note SecrèteIn Senso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNote Secrète

SillageNote Secrète

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

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%

vanilla86%

powdery72%

fresh spicy58%

violet44%

sweet30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

MandarinLemonCoconutCaramel

Heart

VioletPepperNutmeg

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Caramel, Lemon 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#38,971

PerfumerAlexis Bessy, Emna Doghri

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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Note Secrète pairs bright citrus with creamy coconut, caramel, and a soft vanilla-amber base. It opens sunny and slightly candied, then settles into a powdery, musky gourmand with a light spicy twist from pepper and nutmeg. This reads as a comfort scent with a polished edge. It may suit anyone who likes sweet fragranc…

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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 Note Secrète?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Note Secrète is rated 5.00/5 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 Note Secrète for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or Note Secrète?

Note Secrète lasts longest (Note Secrète 80/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or Note Secrète?

Note Secrète projects furthest (Note Secrète 75/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and Note Secrète smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Caramel, Lemon and Musk.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or Note Secrète better for summer or winter?

Golden Decade Amethyst suits daytime wear; Note Secrète suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and Note Secrète?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Note Secrète has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon, Coconut and Caramel, heart notes of Violet, Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.