Fragrance comparison

Mini Liberty vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 549 ratings analysed

Mini Liberty

Ulric de Varens

4.3611 votes

Rank #38,985 TuberoseWhite Floral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #25,771 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mini Liberty
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mini Liberty1/4

Black Amethyst3/4

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Mini Liberty
Value for money: Not scored
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

Mini LibertyUlric de Varens

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 23%Want 55%

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

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Amethyst

SillageMini Liberty

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

tuberose100%

white floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

animalic53%

musky42%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePomegranate

Heart1.5-3 hrs

TuberoseTeaFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Liberty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Liberty by Ulric de Varens is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm daytime wear. You get a quick burst of juicy mandarin orange and tart pomegranate right out of the nozzle. It feels energetic. Then, creamy tuberose and airy freesia step forward alongside a gentle green tea note that keeps the w…

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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, Mini Liberty or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Liberty is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Mini Liberty for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Liberty or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst lasts longest (Black Amethyst 61/100, Mini Liberty 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Liberty or Black Amethyst?

Mini Liberty projects furthest (Mini Liberty 66/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Liberty and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Musk.

Is Mini Liberty or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mini Liberty and Black Amethyst?

Mini Liberty has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tuberose, Tea and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.