Wid vs Black Amethyst
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.
WidChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Black AmethystChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wid2/7
Black Amethyst4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Amethyst
- Community sentiment
- Black Amethyst
- Longevity
- Wid
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Black Amethyst
- Versatility
- Wid
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Amethyst
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WidJazeelBlack AmethystBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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 hate50%Love
20%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
76 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
Category winners
LongevityWid
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack AmethystBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
musky84%
citrus77%
tropical69%
floral61%
woody100%
citrus92%
patchouli84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MelonOrange
Heart
MangoMagnoliaJasmine
Base
MuskCedarAmber
Top
Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeMelonTangerine
Heart
GardeniaTuberosePeonyCameliaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesMelon, Orange, Magnolia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Category winnerWidMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,728
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack AmethystHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJazeel Wid opens with a bold burst of ripe melon and sweet orange that immediately commands attention on warm spring mornings. The fruit profile feels crisp rather than overly syrupy, supported by an airy ozonic backdrop that keeps the initial spray fresh. As the scent settles on skin, lush magnolia and jasmine blend…
Reviews →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…
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, Wid or Black Amethyst?
Black Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Wid is rated 3.91/5 from 76 votes; Black Amethyst is rated 4.17/5 from 538 votes. Choose Wid for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Black Amethyst for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Wid or Black Amethyst?
Wid lasts longest (Wid 74/100, Black Amethyst 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wid or Black Amethyst?
Projection is very close: Wid 58/100, Black Amethyst 58/100 for sillage.
Do Wid and Black Amethyst smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Orange, Magnolia and Musk.
Is Wid or Black Amethyst better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wid is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Amethyst is the stronger pick. Black Amethyst suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wid and Black Amethyst?
Wid has top notes of Melon and Orange, heart notes of Mango, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. 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.
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