Fragrance comparison

Velvet Candy vs Amethyst

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Velvet Candy

Camara Perfumes

4.3520 votes

Rank #32,152 WoodySweet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Amethyst

Prisma Parfums

4.6481 votes

Rank #4,721 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Candy takes 4 of 6 categories.

Velvet Candy
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Velvet Candy4/6

Amethyst2/6

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Candy
Sillage & projection: Velvet Candy
Value for money: Velvet Candy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Velvet Candy
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet CandyCamara Perfumes

AmethystPrisma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

4.64/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

79%Love

15%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Candy

SillageVelvet Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value73

Category winnerVelvet CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

amber65%

powdery56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RumMarshmallowYlang-YlangPearVanilla

Heart3 to 5 hours

Bubble GumJasmineLabdanumJellybeanCaramel

Base8 to 12+ hours

Cashmere WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliSugarTonka

Top1 to 2 hours

StrawberryLavenderPearBergamotSugarLimetta

Heart3 to 5 hours

CedarPinePepperIncenseTonkaJasmineMagnoliaRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Category winnerVelvet CandyLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter90

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer90

Fall94

Winter92

Day100

Night96

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men22

Unisex70

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,721

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Candy by Camara Perfumes is an unapologetic, confection-style scent that pairs boozy richness with sugary treats. It opens with dark rum poured over fluffy marshmallow, sweet pear, and creamy ylang-ylang. The center quickly turns playful, revealing sticky bubble gum, chewy jellybean, and buttery caramel tempere…

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Amethyst by Prisma Parfums is a sweet, woody fragrance that pairs bright fruit with aromatic forest greenery. It opens with an unmistakable rush of strawberry, pear, bergamot, and spun sugar, freshened by a brisk touch of lavender. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition reveals a crisp heart of pine needles…

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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, Velvet Candy or Amethyst?

Velvet Candy takes 4 of 6 categories. Velvet Candy is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Amethyst is rated 4.64/5 from 81 votes. Choose Velvet Candy for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Amethyst for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Candy or Amethyst?

Velvet Candy lasts longest (Velvet Candy 89/100, Amethyst 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Candy or Amethyst?

Velvet Candy projects furthest (Velvet Candy 83/100, Amethyst 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Candy and Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Vanilla, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Velvet Candy or Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Velvet Candy suits day or night wear; Amethyst suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Candy and Amethyst?

Velvet Candy has top notes of Rum, Marshmallow, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, heart notes of Bubble Gum, Jasmine, Labdanum and Jellybean, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Amethyst has top notes of Strawberry, Lavender, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Pine, Pepper and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Vetiver.