Fragrance comparison

Ambre Obsession vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Ambre Obsession

Korloff Paris

3.333 votes

Rank #62,978 AmberWarm Spicy

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

Marc Jacobs

3.9490 votes

Rank #16,374 AmberSoft Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ambre Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ambre Obsession2/4

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre ObsessionKorloff Paris

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.94/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Obsession

SillageAmbre Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

amber100%

soft spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

anis56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

CocoaOrange BlossomAmberFrankincense

Base

VanillaBenzoinTobaccoCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseGinger

Heart1-3 hrs

AmberLilyCassia

Base4-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGinger, Amber, Benzoin and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Obsession by Korloff Paris is a warm, spicy unisex fragrance built around a core of rich amber, creamy cacao, and smoky benzoin. Launched in 2025, this scent offers an immediate cozy presence. It performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures, making it a reliable choice for evenings out or relaxed in…

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Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber strips away the suffocating weight typical of cold weather fragrances, offering a refreshingly airy spin on spicy warmth. Crisp ginger and sweet star anise hit the nose first, cutting through cool morning air before settling into clean lily and golden amber. It feels cozy. Cashmere wood…

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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, Ambre Obsession or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambre Obsession is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber is rated 3.94/5 from 90 votes. Choose Ambre Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Obsession or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

Ambre Obsession lasts longest (Ambre Obsession 90/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Obsession or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

Ambre Obsession projects furthest (Ambre Obsession 75/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Obsession and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ginger, Amber, Benzoin and Cashmere Wood.

Is Ambre Obsession or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber better for summer or winter?

Ambre Obsession suits evening wear; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Obsession and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

Ambre Obsession has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cocoa, Orange Blossom, Amber and Frankincense, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber has top notes of Star Anise and Ginger, heart notes of Amber, Lily and Cassia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.