Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #15,587 WoodyWarm Spicy

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Marc Jacobs

4.0336 votes

Rank #30,059 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ablaze3/7

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy4/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Longevity: Ablaze
Sillage & projection: Ablaze
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ablaze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

4.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

47%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

iris61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

Orris Root

Base4-6 hrs

SuedeSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Suede. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring67

Summer50

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy offers a breezy, spiced take on cool-weather woods. The scent opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange, pungent nutmeg, and zesty green cardamom. That initial burst feels crisp and invigorating before transitioning into a plush heart centered entirely on orris root. The floral iris ch…

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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, Ablaze or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy takes 4 of 7 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is rated 4.03/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Suede.

Is Ablaze or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is the stronger pick. Ablaze suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.