Queenside vs Amethyst’s Pollen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Queenside takes 3 of 4 categories.
QueensideChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amethyst’s PollenChoose it for a violet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Queenside3/4
Amethyst’s Pollen1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Queenside
- Sillage & projection
- Queenside
- Value for money
- Amethyst’s Pollen
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Queenside
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
QueensideMind GamesAmethyst’s PollenMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 37%Had 5%Want 57%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
3%Dislike
10%Hate
58 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQueenside
SillageQueenside
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmethyst’s PollenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
fresh84%
earthy77%
patchouli69%
green61%
violet100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
green69%
white floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CassisLycheePear
Heart
Lily of the ValleyVioletGeranium
Base
PatchouliOakmossMusk
Top
CassisLemon
Heart
VioletGeraniumLily of the ValleyBalsamic Notes
Base
MuskVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily of the Valley, Violet and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall94
Winter28
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,971
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,952
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerQueensideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotQueenside by Mind Games hits skin with a sharp snap of cassis and chilled lychee before settling into a structured chypre base. The opening is bright, tart, and watery, driven by crisp fruit notes that prevent the floral heart from feeling overly powdery. As the bright top notes quiet down, green geranium and lily of …
Reviews →Amethyst’s Pollen opens with tart cassis and lemon, then settles into a violet-led floral heart that feels powdery, fresh, and softly green. The drydown adds musk, vanilla, and sandalwood, giving it a smoother, creamier finish without losing its airy floral character. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys modern …
Reviews →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, Queenside or Amethyst’s Pollen?
Queenside takes 3 of 4 categories. Queenside is rated 3.72/5 from 58 votes; Amethyst’s Pollen is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Queenside for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amethyst’s Pollen for a violet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Queenside or Amethyst’s Pollen?
Queenside lasts longest (Queenside 67/100, Amethyst’s Pollen 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Queenside or Amethyst’s Pollen?
Queenside projects furthest (Queenside 53/100, Amethyst’s Pollen 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Queenside and Amethyst’s Pollen smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily of the Valley, Violet and Geranium.
Is Queenside or Amethyst’s Pollen better for summer or winter?
Queenside suits daytime wear; Amethyst’s Pollen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Queenside and Amethyst’s Pollen?
Queenside has top notes of Cassis, Lychee and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Violet and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. Amethyst’s Pollen has top notes of Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Lily of the Valley and Balsamic Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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