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23 vs Pure Seduction Splash

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

Updated 197 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

23 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 23

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Pure Seduction Splash

    Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

234/7
Pure Seduction Splash3/7
Ratings & consensus
Pure Seduction Splash
Community sentiment
Pure Seduction Splash
Longevity
23
Sillage & projection
23
Value for money
23
Versatility
23
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pure Seduction Splash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
23Michael Jordan
Pure Seduction SplashVictoria's Secret
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.15/ 5 · 145 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 59%Had 15%Want 27%
Category winnerPure Seduction SplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
14%Love
59%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate

139 votes

33%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerPure Seduction SplashMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

Longevity23

Sillage23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value69
Category winner23Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
aquatic69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
ozonic86%
aquatic72%
floral58%
fresh44%
fruity30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
WatermelonCitrusesMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer100
Fall33
Winter8
Day100
Night15
Spring64
Summer100
Fall8
Winter0
Day100
Night13
Category winner23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex5
Women3
Men3
Unisex6
Women91
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#19,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPure Seduction SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Jordan 23 is a crisp, sporty aromatic built around grapefruit, watermelon and an airy aquatic feel. It opens bright and fresh-spicy, then settles into green fig leaf, soft florals and light musk. This is an easy daytime wear, especially in warm weather, with a casual, clean style rather than a dense or sweet o…

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Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Splash launches with a burst of crisp citruses and sugary watermelon before softening into airy magnolia petals. Designed as a lighter, more aquatic twist on the classic original mist, this scent delivers an immediate blast of cold fruit juice. The ozonic opening feels refreshing on ho…

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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, 23 or Pure Seduction Splash?

23 takes 4 of 7 categories. 23 is rated 3.15/5 from 145 votes; Pure Seduction Splash is rated 3.92/5 from 52 votes. Choose 23 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure Seduction Splash for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 23 or Pure Seduction Splash?

23 lasts longest (23 53/100, Pure Seduction Splash 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 23 or Pure Seduction Splash?

23 projects furthest (23 52/100, Pure Seduction Splash 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 23 and Pure Seduction Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Magnolia.

Is 23 or Pure Seduction Splash better for summer or winter?

For summer, 23 is the stronger pick. For winter, 23 is the stronger pick. 23 suits daytime wear; Pure Seduction Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 23 and Pure Seduction Splash?

23 features Watermelon, Grapefruit, Geranium, Fig Leaf and Musk. Pure Seduction Splash features Watermelon, Citruses and Magnolia.

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