Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit vs Splash Lemon 2009

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24,572 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #689 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Splash Lemon 2009

Marc Jacobs

4.1157 votes

Rank #20,211 CitrusAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Splash Lemon 2009
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fahrenheit6/7

Splash Lemon 20091/7

Ratings & consensus: Fahrenheit
Community sentiment: Splash Lemon 2009
Longevity: Fahrenheit
Sillage & projection: Fahrenheit
Value for money: Fahrenheit
Versatility: Fahrenheit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fahrenheit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FahrenheitDior

Splash Lemon 2009Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerFahrenheitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

25%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFahrenheit

SillageFahrenheit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFahrenheitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeHoneysuckle

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesMuskVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Honeysuckle, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Splash Lemon 2009, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Category winnerFahrenheitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 53%Work 32%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#689

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Overall rank#20,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Splash Lemon 2009 opens with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon peel and sunlit mandarin orange. You get an immediate burst of natural citrus zest without aggressive chemical bite. As the initial splash airs out, cooling water notes and sweet honeysuckle soften the tart fruit into a breezy pool of clean sprin…

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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, Fahrenheit or Splash Lemon 2009?

Fahrenheit takes 6 of 7 categories. Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes; Splash Lemon 2009 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Splash Lemon 2009 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit or Splash Lemon 2009?

Fahrenheit lasts longest (Fahrenheit 75/100, Splash Lemon 2009 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit or Splash Lemon 2009?

Fahrenheit projects furthest (Fahrenheit 69/100, Splash Lemon 2009 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit and Splash Lemon 2009 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Fahrenheit or Splash Lemon 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splash Lemon 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, Fahrenheit is the stronger pick. Splash Lemon 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit and Splash Lemon 2009?

Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Splash Lemon 2009 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Water Notes, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Amber.