Fragrance comparison

Noche vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 541 ratings analysed

Noche

oLiente

4.333 votes

Rank #56,189 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #27,825 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Noche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Noche2/4

Black Amethyst2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noche
Sillage & projection: Noche
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

NocheoLiente

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNoche

SillageNoche

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

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

amber65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

Fruity Notes

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Fruity Notes and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noche opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sweet orange, providing a sunny, fleeting citrus spark. This initial freshness quickly gives way to a dense medley of sweet fruity notes at its core. As the scent warms on your skin, it settles into a deep, cozy base of rich amber, warm vanilla, and clean musk. It is ide…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Noche or Black Amethyst?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Noche is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Noche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime 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, Noche or Black Amethyst?

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

Which projects more, Noche or Black Amethyst?

Noche projects furthest (Noche 75/100, Black Amethyst 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noche and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Fruity Notes and Amber.

Is Noche or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Noche and Black Amethyst?

Noche has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Amber, Vanilla 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.