Fragrance comparison

La Musique vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 542 ratings analysed

La Musique

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.254 votes

Rank #58,525 FloralWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #26,262 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

La Musique
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

La Musique2/4

Black Amethyst2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Musique
Sillage & projection: La Musique
Value for money: Black Amethyst
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La MusiqueClaude Marsal Parfums

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

36%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLa Musique

SillageLa Musique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

iris84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FreesiaIncenseChinese OsmanthusTamarind

Heart4 to 6 hours

PeonyIrisTuberoseArum LilyOrris Root

Base7 to 10 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVetiver

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Tuberose and Musk. Durations are only published for La Musique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Musique by Claude Marsal Parfums is a rich floral woody musk that balances tart fruit, smoky resin, and intense flowers. Released in 2018, the fragrance opens with bright freesia, smoky incense, Chinese osmanthus, and tangy tamarind. The core quickly brings forward a lush floral arrangement delivering tuberose, iri…

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Black Amethyst settles on the skin with an intense, resinous warmth that feels tailored for crisp autumn nights. The scent opens with a sharp flash of peony and citrus, but the true weight of the composition lies in its earthy patchouli and dry sandalwood foundation. It acts as a dramatic, long-lasting choice for even…

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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, La Musique or Black Amethyst?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Musique is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose La Musique for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Musique or Black Amethyst?

La Musique lasts longest (La Musique 87/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Musique or Black Amethyst?

La Musique projects furthest (La Musique 63/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Musique and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Tuberose and Musk.

Is La Musique or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

La Musique suits day or night wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Musique and Black Amethyst?

La Musique has top notes of Freesia, Incense, Chinese Osmanthus and Tamarind, heart notes of Peony, Iris, Tuberose and Arum Lily, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk and Vetiver. Black Amethyst has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Peony and Camelia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.