Fragrance comparison

Hot Splash vs Reflection

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Hot Splash

Annayake

4.1516 votes

Rank #23,416 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Reflection

Mykonos

4.4015 votes

Rank #33,955 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hot Splash
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hot Splash1/4

Reflection3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot SplashAnnayake

ReflectionMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerReflectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection

SillageReflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

citrus100%

musky88%

powdery77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonGreen Apple

Heart

White LilyMelonPeach

Base

CedarwoodMuskAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Peach, Cedarwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHot SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot Splash is a bright citrus fruity Annayake fragrance built around grapefruit, lemon, green apple, melon and soft white lily. It reads fresh, gently juicy and easy to wear, with cedarwood, musk and amber giving the dry-down a warmer, cleaner base. This is best suited to spring and summer days, especially if you like…

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Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hot Splash or Reflection?

Reflection takes 3 of 4 categories. Hot Splash is rated 4.15/5 from 16 votes; Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Hot Splash for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot Splash or Reflection?

Reflection lasts longest (Reflection 72/100, Hot Splash 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot Splash or Reflection?

Reflection projects furthest (Reflection 66/100, Hot Splash 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot Splash and Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Peach, Cedarwood and Musk.

Is Hot Splash or Reflection better for summer or winter?

Hot Splash suits daytime wear; Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot Splash and Reflection?

Hot Splash has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of White Lily, Melon and Peach, a base of Cedarwood, Musk and Amber. Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.