Fragrance comparison

G Gigli vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

4 wins

G Gigli

Romeo Gigli

3.99154 votes

Rank #9,572 FloralPowdery

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.2755 votes

Rank #20,555 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories.

G Gigli
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

G Gigli4/7

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G GigliRomeo Gigli

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

154 votes

40%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityG Gigli

SillageG Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerG GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonGreen NotesHiacynthPineappleVioletBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

MuskOrchidSandalwoodOakmossCedar

Top15-30 mins

PeonyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletOrchidOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaGingerCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Orris Root and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall85

Winter48

Day100

Night48

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,572

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#20,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerG GigliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Gigli by Romeo Gigli, created by perfumer Sophie Labbé in 1994, is a dry green floral fragrance built around a prominent tarragon note. The opening hits with crushed stems, sour bergamot, hyacinth, and an unexpected liquorice-tinged herbal bite that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity florals. As the sharp gree…

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Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is a crisp, powdery floral splash that pairs cool violet petals with soft woods and sweet vanilla. It starts with a brief splash of juicy bergamot and fresh pink peony before revealing a calm heart of powdery violet, earthy orris root, and smooth orchid. The base dries down into clean …

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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, G Gigli or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

G Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories. G Gigli is rated 3.99/5 from 154 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is rated 4.27/5 from 55 votes. Choose G Gigli for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Gigli or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

G Gigli lasts longest (G Gigli 61/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Gigli or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

G Gigli projects furthest (G Gigli 60/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Gigli and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Orris Root and Musk.

Is G Gigli or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in G Gigli and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

G Gigli has top notes of Tarragon, Green Notes, Hiacynth and Pineapple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Orchid, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet has top notes of Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orchid and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ginger and Cedar.