Fragrance comparison

Mark's House vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 541 ratings analysed

Mark's House

HOSTLESS

3.673 votes

Rank #60,390 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #24,485 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mark's House
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mark's House0/4

Black Amethyst4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Black Amethyst
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

Mark's HouseHOSTLESS

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Amethyst

SillageBlack Amethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity90%

aromatic80%

rose70%

sweet60%

citrus50%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigBay LeafMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiverMusk

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Freesia and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mark's House, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark's House opens with a refreshing splash of green fig, aromatic bay leaf, and bright mandarin orange. It avoids sticky sweetness. Instead, the fruit feels crisp, botanical, and slightly tart on first contact. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into an airy floral heart of dewy rose, peony, and freesia. These…

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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, Mark's House or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 4 of 4 categories. Mark's House is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Mark's House for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mark's House or Black Amethyst?

They last about the same: Black Amethyst 61/100, Mark's House 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mark's House or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst projects furthest (Black Amethyst 58/100, Mark's House 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mark's House and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Freesia and Vetiver.

Is Mark's House or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Mark's House suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mark's House and Black Amethyst?

Mark's House has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Freesia, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver 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.