Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 557 ratings analysed

3 wins

Scirocco

Dr. Taffi

4.6319 votes

Rank #38,258 White FloralCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #27,641 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Scirocco3/5

Black Amethyst2/5

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

SciroccoDr. Taffi

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 57%Had 18%Want 25%

4.17/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageBlack Amethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotStrawberryAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnolia

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night44

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dr. Taffi Scirocco is a bright yet warm floral fragrance centered around sweet summer strawberries, creamy white gardenia, and smooth amber. It opens with an uplifting burst of Calabrian bergamot and ripe berries before softening into a lush bouquet of jasmine, lily of the valley, and magnolia. Grounded by cozy vanill…

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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, Scirocco or Black Amethyst?

Scirocco takes 3 of 5 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.63/5 from 19 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Scirocco for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Black Amethyst?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 65/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Black Amethyst?

Projection is very close: Black Amethyst 58/100, Scirocco 56/100 for sillage.

Do Scirocco and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia.

Is Scirocco or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Scirocco and Black Amethyst?

Scirocco has top notes of Bergamot, Strawberry and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. 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.