Fragrance comparison

London vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 548 ratings analysed

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,627 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 1 of 1 categories.

London
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

London0/1

Black Amethyst1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonPussy Deluxe

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack AmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

Reviews →

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, London or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 1 of 1 categories. London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do London and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is London or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

London suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Black Amethyst?

London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.