Fragrance comparison

Tropical Splash Hibiscus vs Black Amethyst

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 608 ratings analysed

Tropical Splash Hibiscus

Marc Jacobs

3.9970 votes

Rank #18,234 FloralFruity

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19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Black Amethyst

Bath & Body Works · 2008

4.17538 votes

Rank #25,066 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amethyst takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tropical Splash Hibiscus1/7

Black Amethyst6/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Amethyst
Community sentiment: Black Amethyst
Longevity: Black Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Black Amethyst
Value for money: Black Amethyst
Versatility: Black Amethyst
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tropical Splash Hibiscus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tropical Splash HibiscusMarc Jacobs

Black AmethystBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

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

30%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

36%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerBlack AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Amethyst

SillageBlack Amethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

rose53%

white floral42%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeonyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

HibiscusTiare FlowerFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

Top

Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine

Heart

GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeony, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Tropical Splash Hibiscus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night16

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerBlack AmethystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 47%Work 33%Date 11%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,234

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Tropical Splash Hibiscus delivers a crisp, thirst-quenching splash of summer fruits and airy petals. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet raspberry, sparkling mandarin orange, and fresh pink peony. It feels immediately refreshing on hot skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus mellows into …

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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, Tropical Splash Hibiscus or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst takes 6 of 7 categories. Tropical Splash Hibiscus is rated 3.99/5 from 70 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Tropical Splash Hibiscus for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tropical Splash Hibiscus or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst lasts longest (Black Amethyst 61/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tropical Splash Hibiscus or Black Amethyst?

Black Amethyst projects furthest (Black Amethyst 58/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tropical Splash Hibiscus and Black Amethyst smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Peony, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Musk.

Is Tropical Splash Hibiscus or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tropical Splash Hibiscus is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Tropical Splash Hibiscus suits daytime wear; Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tropical Splash Hibiscus and Black Amethyst?

Tropical Splash Hibiscus has top notes of Peony, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hibiscus, Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver. 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.