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Nude Santal & Heliotrope vs Amethyst

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

Updated 66 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nude Santal & Heliotrope takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Nude Santal & Heliotrope

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Amethyst

    Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nude Santal & Heliotrope3/4
Amethyst1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nude Santal & Heliotrope
Sillage & projection
Nude Santal & Heliotrope
Value for money
Amethyst
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nude Santal & Heliotrope

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nude Santal & HeliotropeClean
AmethystAlesha Dixon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%
3.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 26%Had 18%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

58 votes

13%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityNude Santal & Heliotrope

SillageNude Santal & Heliotrope

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value100
Category winnerAmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery86%
vanilla72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
almond30%
amber100%
powdery92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonCinnamon
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeOrange Blossom
Base6 to 10 hours
SandalwoodVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaClearwood
Top
PearBergamotOrange BlossomNeroli
Heart
CinnamonBlack and Pink PepperRed Rose
Base
HeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)CashmeranPatchouliOlibanumAmberTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nude Santal & Heliotrope, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall95
Winter73
Day100
Night72
Spring0
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex42
Women22
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,744

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNude Santal & HeliotropeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nude Santal & Heliotrope by Clean balances bright citrus, gentle spice, and comforting creamy woods. The fragrance opens with crisp lemon paired with dry cinnamon, cutting through initial warmth with a brief tart sparkle. Soft heliotrope and delicate orange blossom soon emerge in the heart, introducing a powdery, almo…

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Amethyst by Alesha Dixon is a warm, powdery oriental floral that opens with juicy pear and bright bergamot, then settles into orange blossom and rose with a clear hit of cinnamon and pepper. The dry down turns creamy and musky with heliotrope, amber, woods, and a light oud-leaning darkness. It tends to suit cooler wea…

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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, Nude Santal & Heliotrope or Amethyst?

Nude Santal & Heliotrope takes 3 of 4 categories. Nude Santal & Heliotrope is rated 4.26/5 from 58 votes; Amethyst is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Nude Santal & Heliotrope for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amethyst for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nude Santal & Heliotrope or Amethyst?

Nude Santal & Heliotrope lasts longest (Nude Santal & Heliotrope 73/100, Amethyst 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nude Santal & Heliotrope or Amethyst?

Nude Santal & Heliotrope projects furthest (Nude Santal & Heliotrope 67/100, Amethyst 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nude Santal & Heliotrope and Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Nude Santal & Heliotrope or Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Nude Santal & Heliotrope suits daytime wear; Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nude Santal & Heliotrope and Amethyst?

Nude Santal & Heliotrope has top notes of Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Virginian Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Clearwood. Amethyst has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black and Pink Pepper and Red Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Agarwood (Oud), Cashmeran and Patchouli.

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