Description
A new fragrant saga by the house of Bath & Body Works is dedicated to a gem, black amethyst and presented through the fragrant composition of the new perfume Black Amethyst which belongs to the Signature collection. It was announced as the sexiest edition so far, made of a mixture of sensual flowers, exotic sandalwood and intoxicating spices.
Perfumers enriched this perfume with a breath of Italy with sparkling citruses in the top, bergamot, mandarin, tangerine, juicy fruit and water melon juice. The heart awaits us with lily of the valley, magnolia, gardenia, freesia, peony petals and camellia flowers. The base notes include patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, musk and vanilla.
Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst has also their accompanying program besides the fragrance in the amount of 75ml (2.5 oz) EDT. The collection encompasses shower gel, body cream, bath, body splash, body butter and perfumed hand cream.
Black Amethyst was launched in 2008.
nazshef – :
This is amazing. So velvety, sophisticated, with a right amount of deep bitterness. Dark would be the right word for it. Strong enough to linger for 5 hours, perfect for evening wear.
pcvaka – :
This is one of my favorites from BBW along with Dark Kiss. I wish BBW would bring this back, or bring it back when they do there throwback sents.
firemen10 – :
Smoky, sweet and long-lasting. It can be cloying to a sensitive nose if oversprayed. My best application is to use a Q-tip and dab. One of the better frutcholis out there with lots of fruit. It’s a shame that the patchouly sparkles when it sprayed and I can’t tolerate it when it’s sprayed.
acquirmimpame – :
I often denigrate B&BW in my reviews, but I actually don’t hate all their fragrances. Their current offerings are what make me dislike them, as nearly everything has a synthetic berry opening that dries down to a sugared vanilla musk–very unoriginal and very cloying. The company has very distinct stages in my mind: the 90s-early 00s were their creative high point and all the fragrances were different. The mid to late 00s was the high point in terms of quality; their offerings were much more grown up and high end, and they started producing EDTs/EDPs of their signature mists. Two of my favorites came out of this time: Japanese Cherry Blossom and Black Amethyst. Unfortunately, of the two, only JCB remains.
I bought the entire set for my sister as a gift when this first launched. At one later point during university, I bought myself the EDT. To my nose, EDT and mist smelled the same, but the EDT lasted much, much longer. Mist lasted quite long at 4-5 hours, but the EDT lasted about 10 hours. Sillage was about arm’s length for both, though layering with body care items could make the projection much bigger (the shower gel was kind of awful though; too musty). What I liked about this was the dark patchouli, and more importantly, the significant presence of vetiver; this was almost masculine for me, and that’s why I loved it. The sandalwood, musk, and tuberose gave it a hint of femininity, but a more mature one. Also, it’s not listed in the notes, but I swore I could smell tulip bulbs pulled out of the earth–not the flowers, as those don’t have a distinct scent to me, but the moist, earthy, green scent of the bulbs.
If you can find a sample or decant of this, give it a whiff. If you’re sick of B&BW’s generic offerings, this will be a refreshing change. It’s just a shame that they got rid of their best scent.
olegav1986 – :
This does indeed smell like Coco Mademoiselle after CM has settled on your skin. I get musk, patchouli, vetiver with some creaminess. I get some earthiness too and no citrus. It’s quite different from the sugar bombs BBW normally churns out. I have it in the mist and body lotion and together I think they smell like an expensive perfume shop. I think I like it….
Edit:
Ok…there is so much vetiver in this, it’s too much for me. Gives me a headache. I wore it two days in a row but this is a no go for me. I still think it is very lovely and I wish I could pull it off. I dislike Coco Mademoiselle and Black Amethyst smells so similar that I dislike it too.
drikxxcvzb – :
Smell almost like Velvet Orchid Tom Ford ( 90% ), but sweeter.
HabDrassy – :
In my opinion, this is far and away the best of B&BW’s offerings. It is classy, mature, sexy, and has plenty of oomph. It’s not the typical sweet and fruity B&BW spritz. The opening is strong and woody, but the drydown becomes a musky vanilla. I could sit and sniff my wrist all day when I wear this. The body cream is beautiful and rich, too. When I smell this, I think of sitting next to a fireplace, under a blanket while it’s snowing outside. It’s so warm and nice. This has become one of my favorite winter fragrances, and I’m bummed to see that it’s been discontinued. Why would you get rid of the jewel in your crown? Maybe B&BW’s younger customer base doesn’t go for this? Anyway, I’ll be heading for eBay when fall rolls around.
kilerr – :
This fragrance breaks the norm of typical bath and body works mist where almost everything are fruity-floral. Black amethyst can pass as high end product. It is deep and bold compared to others. It smells so good during the cold weather or if you are inside a cold building. I can say this would cater or more appropriate for mature crowd. Just be cautious using this on a hot or humid or under the sun type of temperature, for this can induce headache. No kidding. Just yesterday, I rode a car with no air conditioning unit in a hot weather wearing this scent and I can’t stand it at all. Well, that is the only downside of this scent. Generally, I am glad I stumbled upon this fragrance.
Jaroslav WC – :
Genuinely surprised at how similar it is to Chanel Mademoiselle. Sillage is slightly weaker and ingredients are definitely cheaper/more chemical-smelling, but still lovely.
avg124JeomiWogkig – :
The EDT is perfect. The mist is sweeter. The lotion is too musky, smells cheap. The cream is devine and lasts 4-5 hours.
I ran out of the EDT but I’m surprised the cream is just as heavenly.
This is a woman. Down to earth patchouli and vetiver with floral/fruity notes. Elegant. Cute. Sophisticated.
FalSlowswashy – :
When Bath and Body Works gets it right, they really get it right! Black Amethyst is so lovely and sophisticated. It is the epitome of all the things I love in my favorite scents.
pypemaync – :
This scent is surprisingly lovely. I got a small 3ml decant from a swap and it was certainly nice while it lasted, but I don’t think I have room in my wardrobe for a scent like this. However, it might be nice to have in the summer.
This scent has a lot of layers and really sidesteps the synthetic rut that a lot of BBW scents get into. I get some coconut (yeah, I know it’s not in the notes), soft fruit without being immature, woods without becoming harsh (bless you, sandalwood), and the tiniest touch of patchouli. This sophisticated touch to the blend is probably what took this one off the market considering the average customer base of BBW. Shame since it is in the right direction for this company.
I might call this “sheer comfort” because that’s really what this is. Spray it on before bed. It’s just there enough to lull you to dreamland where you can visit lovely tropical paradises. I would like to find something along this line that is a bit “sturdier.”
shura-lipetsk – :
I have had this for awhile, and I have to say the EDT is far superior to the body mist. I wore the EDT yesterday, and could smell it all day and into the night. Today I just sprayed the body mist, It does not have as much ummpf on the initial spray, and it disappeared by lunch. I think it is BBW best and most sophisticated fragrance, shame they discontinued the EDT.
elindyAlalley – :
You guys…this fragrance is absolutely FUCKING DIVINE!!! Trust me. You want to buy this perfume. It is seriously INTOXICATING. If you are a gourmand lover (like myself) the main accords may intimidate you, but this perfume is honestly so sweet and scrumptious. It’s just a beautiful, unique and feminine fragrance. The citrus notes add such a delicate touch but I would not consider this a particularly fruity fragrance. It’s super sweet and feminine, but also has this amazing hint of sweet freshness to it that drives me wild. It’s floral sweet, deep, and woody, with kind of a smoky/muksy undertone…Oh my god, it is just gorgeous. This honestly may be my favorite fragrance of all time and I am a PERFUMANIAC. It seriously smells unbelievably good, like my heart skips a beat whenever I get a whiff. You need this in your collection!
Вячеслав – :
I have the lotion, shower gel, and body spray that I layer on together and I get surprisingly good lasting power that way. Black Amethyst is one of my faves. It’s most unique among typical BBW scents. Don’t get me wrong, I am obsessed with BBW but they are not exactly known for having sophisticated crags. This one is.
Right away I get the citrus notes especially the bergamot. I get almost no sweetness but an effervescent quality that elevates the other notes and keeps things from getting too heavy. Next come the white florals that I find quite understated. The stars of the show, IMO are the patchouli and vetiver. Done wrong and this could have turned into a “earthy” frag. Not here. The patch is on the tamer side, no dirty hippie in sight! I will say though that this could just be because my chemistry really works with patchouli. I have been known to wear straight up patchouli oil and my patch hating husband practically breathes down my neck when I wear it. Anyway………This one’s a keeper 🙂
oprosnikov2201 – :
@mzwoot – I think the closest I have found to Black Amethyst is Sonia Kashuk’s Purple Seductia that is sold at Target. They aren’t exactly the same, but very close in my opinion! You can also find all products except the EDT online, I am sure the two would layer well together.
CoombAmowlLaw – :
My favorite fragrance of all time! I wish they still carried the EDT.
obh740Unlogrere – :
I totally love this fragrance, I sure wish BBW had kept more of a selection of BA. Does anyone know of some fragrance that is comparable?
mihanoidos – :
I think Black Amethyst is dark, heavy, and mysterious and definitely has that “wow” factor. Believe me, it doesn’t smell like “every other” B&BW fragrance. (I’ve heard it’s a rip-off of Tom Ford’s Black Orchid, but it’s NOTHING like Black Orchid. Yes, I believe this B&BW cheapie Black Amethyst is actually BETTER than Black Orchid.) I can easily imagine wearing this with a tuxedo at a formal event. It seems especially good in cold weather. And because it’s from Bath and Body Works, Black Amethyst is available in spray, lotion, and shower gel, which is a huge plus.
no_lamers – :
This scent is VERY overwhelming, it comes on very harsh and spicy,like being slapped in the face with a hand full of patchouli and sandalwood. Just a very strong scent.
atotowomIsose – :
I was feeling nostalgic for this scent today so decided to throw in a little review. It is unlike any other B&BW scent to me, this scent is like the woman in the lace black dress sipping a martini in the corner while the rest of the B&BW girls crowd around the bar, gossiping over their strawberry daiquiris. Black Amethyst is a deep scent, dried fruits buried in sandalwood and patchouli, letting little whiffs of white florals through every now and then. This one is not at all overbearing but just more intriguing than the rest. I have the edt travel spray that came in the purple leather-encased cylinder, so I’m not sure if my older version smells different than the repackaged version, but the one I have is still fantastic years later. B&BW should really bring this scent back, if only for a LE version, so those of us who love it can stock up again.
nilpts – :
I wanted to like this scent but I just can’t. Goes on with a spicy floral start but soon dries down into a cloying sweet vanilla with a spicy accent. It makes me want to get away from myself. I think it’s the patchouli. There’s just too much of it and the top notes are just too sweet for me.
PetyMighteye – :
I think this is one of Bath & Body Works’ most mature, unique, and lovely scents to date. Once again, it’s a shame to say that they’ve discontinued this fragrance in stores, which means the EDT is no longer available (you can only get the body care stuff online). I guess Bath & Body Works has to keep making room for the abundance of berry-candy-vanilla scents they won’t stop releasing over and over again …
Typically, fragrances that have a dominant patchouli note tend to smell awful on me; there’s a staleness that comes out on my skin, which is not appealing at all. Luckily with Black Amethyst, the vetiver and the sandalwood are dominant on my skin, which smells wonderful. The vanilla in this perfume isn’t a sweet vanilla at all; I think it just makes the harsher notes (such as the sandalwood) smell smoother, softer, and almost creamier.
The sillage and the duration of this perfume is quite strong. When I had the eau de toilette, I was impressed with how long it lasted on my skin. The body spray lasted a longer time than expected as well.
Overall, I think this scent is wonderful. This isn’t a “girly” scent at all; it’s a womanly scent, especially by Bath & Body Works standards. The stuff smells more expensive than it actually is.
zizya – :
Let me start off by saying that I’m not a patchouli fan. I have the body mist of this, and at first spray it’s really strong and super heavy on the patchouli. When it dries down it’s not so bad. I could probably stand to wear it. From what I remember of smelling Mademoiselle, this is somewhat similar like other reviewers stated. Another reviewers stated that the EDT if more fruity and less patchouli, so I may end up getting the EDT at some point. I’d probably like that better if the patchouli is tempered with more fruits. This is a strong scent, and I like strong scents. It’s too bad Bath & Body Works discontinues the nice fragrances.
usatyj – :
I used to have this and I liked it because I love patchouli. The patchouli is very strong though… very musky and woodsy. I ended up getting rid of it because it reminded me too much of dark kiss, which I actually liked better but got rid of because of it reminded me of my ex.
Vic52 – :
Patchouli overload. You may like it if you like patchouli. To me, it smells like a old lady’s closet. It’s long-lasting too.
progi59 – :
My hubby bought me a bottle of mademoiselle and I wanted the corresponding lotion but I didn’t want to spend that much for lotion. I went to B&BW semi annual sale and found this gem. The scent is similar enough to layer with my perfume. I love this scent.
mypiko – :
I wore this one daily after they discontinued Vanilla Noir, all the way up til Bath and Body Works stopped carrying this in-store. It’s a lovely, sophisticated scent with intense notes of vetiver and bergamot, a slight citrus and a little bit of musk. Very, very sexy. I still wear it from time to time.
tor4 – :
amazing ,i love it and it lasts long.
smignee – :
I do love Black Amethyst but find the Body Spray does not last on me, and the EDT does, but it seems to smell different than the Body Spray, more fruit and less of the Musky Patchouli. It has been discontinued though and I found that sad because I thought it smelled better than many of the other fragrances in the store
udaffkaa – :
This is a wonderful winter scent. Kind of reminds me of imari seduction.
Actionnnn – :
Didn’t like this one,got this as a gift.I had the lotion, so maybe thats the difference,I don’t know.
igoruser-887373 – :
It’s really nice, but there’s something that’s missing… it’s a little bland.
Darren – :
Smells amazing,rich,androginy, classy….love it! an outstanding fragrance beyond the price…
Darina – :
I absolutely love this scent, it is a very sexy night scent to me, and the price was unbeatable! BUT I won’t repurchase because this perfume doesn’t last at all. Even if I literally douse myself it is gone extremely quick and it feels like I’m wearing nothing at all. It smells great but doesn’t last.
grokhotov83 – :
I can handle this scent every now and then. My mom wears it and smells AMAZING, she got me a bottle for Christmas because I was always telling her her car smelled so good. It just doesn’t have the same appeal when I am rockin it. =(…BUT I do still wear it, maybe I smell good and I just don’t like it following me all day.
ehnonono – :
This scent is Sexy and it smells very rich! you would never think it was by bath and body works. Its strong but in a good way! all i have left is a little lotion and everytime i put that on people come up to me and ask me what it is and when i tell them they can hardly believe it! I need more! most people have never heard of it so im guessing its hard to find? to me it smells like what a dark purple dress on a rich sexy woman would smell like. Its very sophisticated, def a night fragrance age 21+ 😉
maks2612 – :
I wear this scent every day, and it’s garnered a LOT of rave reviews. Both of my past boyfriends have complimented me on it, and steal MY jackets for a change just to smell it. I love love LOVE this spray! First smell is a dark, heavy floral with a twist of musk tying it together. As it mellows, you get a dark woodsy smell that is like a forest just after the sun sets. It has a slight warmth that mingles wonderfully with the musk, and is definitely a ‘heavy’ odor. It has a punch of masculinity (compared to a cup, it’s a drop) that’s enough to make it a 4-D scent that isn’t flat floral. I wear this lotion with Violet Eyes by Elizabeth Taylor, and they compliment each other beautifully. Hands down, a wonderful, delicious, arousing and mature scent.
mybuhowo – :
VERY sexy. I have the lotion, and it’s one of my go-to nighttime scents, plus the lasting power is amazing for the lotion if you apply all over the skin. I am not big on floral scents, and while this definitely does have floral-y aspects, the wood, patchouli, and fruitiness balance it out. I would agree with some of the reviews in that I definitely don’t get a lot of the sweet top notes, immediately after applying it was a very sexy spicy floral-oriental on me, and stays that way throughout the night (but this may be because I have the lotion rather than the spray).
dozilkree – :
The best fragrance Bath and Body works ever put out! Smells like a higher end product that what I paid for it- $7.99 at the outlet for the 2.5 0z bottle, deeply discounted because they came out with a new bottle. I actually prefer the older bottle design. Now I feel like kicking myself for not having gotten two bottles (This was back in December.) Then again, if I’m going to be a perfume hoarder I rather expand my collection by getting something new. Two thumbs up for this one!
Spendfewdrerb – :
This is my favorite fragrance by far from B&BW. It definitely shares some scent and note similarities to Coco Mademoiselle but I’ve worn both and Black Amethyst is a little more fruitier and the vetiver note is more prominent which I love. Coco Mademoiselle has a bit of a powdery finish (a staple in most Chanel fragrances) and in Black Amethyst there is no powder finish what so ever. The vetiver and patchouli notes give it a subtle masculine vibe…and I do mean subtle. This fragrance is very feminine it’s just not your common frilly, floral, sweet perfume. Very different, extraordinary and sexy.
wolfenstain89 – :
I rarely like B&BW scents. I still resent them for discontinuing Velvet Tuberose, though. I was very surprised by this one. Expensive smelling and really up my alley, taste wise. Citrus-y opening that is just sweet enough to avoid being bitter then becomes a white floral/coconut type scent for the most part…though the notes yield no coconut. Nice to know B&BW makes some effort with their scents sometimes. If they discontinue this like they’ve discontinued the few scents that I’ve actually liked from them in the past…I’ll be pretty upset. I’m surprised people say they like it for fall and winter. Sure, it works great in cooler weather (like now)…but I can’t wait to wear this in summer. It’s summery to me…and summery = LOVE for me.
alex807 – :
After receiving the body lotion for x-mas from my bf’s grandma I gave it a quick whiff, wrote it off as another boring B&BW fruity/floral, and almost re-gifted it at a white elephant gift exchange. In the end I decided to keep it but ironically received a second bottle as my white elephant gift! I thought..ok, this is obviously some divine message! Still wary over sampling a possible scrubber I read reviews about it being similar to Coco Mademoiselle which I’ve been wanting to try after hearing many comparisons to my prized possession Miss Dior Cherie 2011. So I finally gave a slather on my skin and was pleasantly surprised; it does smell expensive! It starts off with citrus, green apple and powdery white flowers (think D&G Light Blue) but then dries down to a deeper chypre. I love it and find it a lighter alternative to my much stronger fav Miss D. I may be even willing to purchase the parfum.. that is if I don’t purchase Coco Mlle by then! I do agree the name and design of the bottle is misleading.. I don’t think of black or purple at all when smelling this scent…
Update: I finally made the decision to purchase the eau de toilette! Every time I put on my robe I smell remnants of my lotion and go… “MMMmmm!!!! Oh yeah…Black Amethyst!”
Severiin – :
A friend of mine let me smell the lotion and I was surprised this came from B&BW. It smells wonderful and I’ll be getting my own soon.
Gismi – :
Even though I like this fragrance, it gives me a headache every time that I wear it. It is still a nicer fragrance than other Bath and Body Works fragrances, most of which smell like fruity drinks or candy. Black Amethyst is more floral, which is nice. I just have to be careful not to put too much on. As others here have said, it can be overpowering.
bhoomin – :
I worked @ BBW for many years and was surprised when this came out. Very nicely done, it is dark and much more sophisticated than what I’m used to coming from BBW. It reminds me of a Chanel coco mad knock off. Still it does not smell cheap. Perfect for a cool fall afternoon.
John Wood – :
This is pretty good for a cheaper perfume…I was surprised. It has woodsy, musky overtones and some staying power….not bad at all for the price. If you layer it with the lotion, it will last all day.
zion – :
This is really strong, I might wear it for a night out, but it’s a very mature scent. Not very fun or youthful and all.
EGOtistical – :
This is nice for a fall night out. It’s dark, bold and smells of exotic fruits with a hint of something caramel-y. It fades fast if you don’t use the layering technique, but hey, we are talking about a Bath and Body Works product. I’d give it a 6/10. The body spray is worth the $12, anyway.
PWKijiyaq – :
The dry down smells a lot like Coco mademoiselle, but not the opening — mademoiselle is much more citrusy to me anyway. It is surprisingly heavy and complex for a B&BW creation, but the patchouli can be a bit overwhelming and become musty. Very classy fragrance for not much money, though.
all_Night – :
Usually i’m not a fan of scents like this..but for some reason this one makes a difference. it lasts forever on me which is nice but i very rarely wear it. its something i love smelling on other people or on paper but when im wearing it i get kind of tired of it.
Overall its a good scent, it lasts long, and its different!
madfrag – :
I noticed where a lot of other reviewers thought this smelled like Coco Mademoiselle, and I have to agree. I own Coco at the present and I used to own Black Amethyst, but gave it away as I didn’t wear it much. They do smell quite similar especially in the dry down. To me, this smells just as nice but at a fraction of the cost. BBW did a really good job with this one when it came out; a very complex, expensive smelling, long-lasting fragrance. If you don’t want to pay the outrageous price for Coco, then try this one. I wished I had kept Black Amethyst instead of giving it away, then later on down the road I bought Coco. I should really kick myself in the butt for doing that. Really, save your money and go with this one.
krab83 – :
This is one of my new favorites. Apparently, its been around for a few years but I never really noticed it in Bath & body Works before.
I love the dark tone to it, but fresh at the same time. Also, stays on for a long time, which is a great thing in this case for me.
Patchouli is very beautiful in this scent.
mashasila30 – :
Feels like a twist on Coco Mademioselle, but it for some reason gives me headaches. even in winter. I feel bad cause my bf got it for me for my b-day n i cant wear it. So my bottle is mostly full.
Unwibrenani – :
I SOOO LOVE THIS FRAGRANCE….I HAVE NOTICE THAT PEOPLE HAVE REALY OPPOSITE REVIEW ABOUT THIS ONE…
BUT FOR ME ITS ALL I EVER WANTED IN COLLETION….I LOVED IT……MUHAAAAAA
psicac17 – :
Like a couple of other reviewers here, I also detect coconut in the mix, although it’s not listed as a note here or on the package. Rather than having a beachy suntan smell, it’s got a darker vibe. There is a moderate suggestion of tuberose and gardenia here, which I don’t usually like, but this time, it really works. There is a very well orchestrated combination of notes here. This is both fresh and mysterious.
GraibraErerry – :
This is a more mature fragrance it is true. I feel like I am walking in a dark garden when I wear this. I can’t really tell what the notes are in it. I always get compliments when I wear this one and it is long lasting too. It is not really a fragrance you would think would come from Bath & Body Works. It is very sophisticated. I read some of the reviews saying it was powdery. I didn’t think so, at least not on me. I am out and need another bottle. (all I had was a sample :()
TorToryclepet – :
smells like chanel very strong. not for teenagers. lets leave this fragrace for adults
a very sophisticated scent
fabrikant – :
Great scent. My teenage daughter introduced me to this. I was surprised by the sophistication of this scent. I love Chanel and have samples of Coco Mademoiselle, and actually prefer Black Amethyst. BA is Coco Mademoiselle but crisper and of course you can’t beat the price.
I was pleasently surprised.
opelsinka – :
This smells AWFUL. My husband bought it for me as a gift. I asked him if he even smelled it because it was the so stinky, like TABOO. AWFUL SMELL! Two THumbs DOWN!!
oleg1120 – :
I don’t know what to say about Black Amethyst most of the time I’ve liked the fumes that have ‘black’ or ‘noir’ ( also black) in the title. The fact that ‘amethyst’ was also in the title, I thought I would get a ‘purple’ type of scent. To me, for example, heliotrope would be a ‘purple’ scent.
Strangely, Black Amethyst smells almost like the inside of a really old car to me. Somewhat metalic, I would say that this one would work well as a men’s fragrance for sure. I think I could enjoy smelling this on a man, but on me, sad to say, wow, real shock.
I have to say, strangely also, it really makes me nauseous to have it on. Definitely a body chemistry thing for me I believe. I would say that the main notes that come out on me are wood, really strong wood, patchouli. I’m wondering if there are just too many ingrediants.
HOWEVER, since there are so many people who seem to like it, it must me my particular nose, and my particular chemistry. It is DEFINITELY a force of nature, though, so if you are wanting to try it, might be prudent to try it in one of the LIGHTER VERSIONS, as opposed to the EDT version. Maybe in the Cologne, I might have liked it more. BUt after trying it at this point, nausea and all, I must move on.
rower50 – :
When they discontinued Velvet Tuberose I was looking for something from B&BW that was similar. This was suggested to me & I gave it a shot… Blech! To much patchouli. I really think I would love this scent if the patchouli was toned down several notches… 🙁
gercrvvxds – :
The name says it all, it is rich in depth and is not too sweet or fruity.
The notes are in shining harmony.
A nice perfume for Oriental vanilla fans
TITAN TITAN – :
I love this in the candle form but the perfume is to musty and old smelling for my taste, but in the candle its awesome, if you want a better smelling one from bath and body works go with Dark kiss its a better scent in my opinion in the perfume and its wonderful in the lotion, the shower gel is amazing and the candle is fabulous
olga_zhe – :
I like it because I think it reminds me of TM Angel. There is plenty of patchouli in here but not heavy on like Angel. This is a more friendlier, wearable version for those who avoid Angel for that reason. A good buy!
Meqog022bedyWelty – :
I get a lot of coconutty-tuberose, but otherwise the scent is a bit flat and synthetic on me. I pretty much have the same problem with all the BBW perfumes.
skail_326 – :
This is a nice fragrance but I want to know what is up with the “Fetish” of Coconut in perfumes these days? Coconut is in everything and it far outlasts the dry down into eternity, it is just like Gardinia, once you spray it, it stays on for two days afterward.
rnp772JeomiWogkig – :
Heavenly, heavenly, heavely.
ahh…i’m in heaven with this perfume on.
really don’t want to finish this so i keep it for only specific occasions.
lelaElurilm – :
Hmm, this is easily the best fragrance that B&BW has to offer. Smells delightfully fruity, mildly spicy, sweet and woody.
It smells so good and is rather complex. Just hopped out of the shower, put this on and am feeling so comfortable… so cozy. I love this! ;’D
I am certain that if this was released by a famed perfume house then people would readily sing its praises but since it’s B&BW this fragrance won’t get the credit it deserves.
Oh well, that leaves more for those of us who know better. ;’) I just hope that it isn’t discontinued. o.0
hhhqqqtpoiuy – :
when first i smelled this on a friend of mine, i asked what she was wearing?i could have fallen out.bath and body?i had no idea!the name also intrigued me.i got some faster than u could turn around.with the first spritz, i felt like i was swimming in a fruit salad of,tangerine,lemons and madrines.good enough to eat,then the lightness disappeared and i was in a gardinia patch(one of my fav florals with peonys sprinkled among them. iLOVE peonies.i went about my great smelling business,,,the drydown came round in a creamy,milky scent that was a musky vanilla kiss.good 4 u b and b.its a winner!
L_A_V_E_L_A_S – :
Sophisticated and lasts long on my skin. I would like to purchase the new bottle design, it’s beautiful and it captured the real color that represents this fragrance.
Malice_07 – :
As a part of my “Give BBW a chance” campaign, I slathered myself with BLACK AMETHYST body lotion after my bath and then proceeded to mist the edt all over. First impression: this is a very sweet fragrance. Second impression: there is some depth here, shining through the fruits I detect some warm woody chypre along with unmistakeable vanilla. Third impression: BLACK AMETHYST is a well-orchestrated symphony of notes that harmonize very well with one another.
This formula was not just thrown together haphazardly, as the long list of notes might seem to suggest. My impression is that the parfumeurs at BBW worked for a very long time, in a collaborative way, and probably engaged in many lengthy debates before launching BLACK AMETHYST. My only gripe about their creation would be with the name, which seems too dark, even foreboding, for a scent that is not so intense. Likeable, yes. Intense, no.
Overall, now that it has settled on my skin, I must say that BLACK AMETHYST is a bit too sweet for my tastes, but it’s quite acceptable as a fragrance–though I’m not sure that it deserves to be called a perfume–and I’ll probably wear it on occasion. Perhaps now and then on cold wintry nights, after a long, hot bath when I feel like layering body cream with edt.
Gertyol – :
Dark and sexy – a night fragrance. I like how the fragrance is not overpowering yet bold with some spice!A night and winter fragrance. I still wear it during the day especially in cold weather. I love the new perfume bottle design – dark purple and gold. I purchased the body spray, the perfume, and the shea butter lotion of Black Amethyst by BBW, so I could layer it and keep it long lasting. My new perfume for December 2009. I’ll probably alternate it with Opium during the winter and reserve it for the night when the weather becomes warmer.
Boroda699 – :
Such a complex, original and suprisingly sultry fragrance this is! Classified as an oriental floral, it also fits into the vein of chypre or floral woody fragrance.Young and fresh, it is extremely wearable from the first few moments, which opens with an intense, sweet citrusy blast that is sparkling and soon deepens, losing part of its sweetness and becoming dryer. I love the dusty dryness of the opening, which seems to act as a guard, suppressing a far juicier, pulsating heart. This lovely, dry, dusty overtone pleasantly remains a constant throughout the development of this scent. Even though the opening is quite interesting as is, it doesn’t give an indication of the complexity that is to follow. Ten to fifteen minutes after application, the scent goes through a beautiful transformation: it feels almost as though a bud unfurls to reveal deep violet colors and a glowing heart previously unseen. A mélange of velvety and at once peppery floral notes which feels seductive and alluring. The floral heart no