Fragrance comparison

Iconic vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iconic

Bujairami

4.8816 votes

Rank #26,426 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

Marc Jacobs

3.9490 votes

Rank #16,374 AmberSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iconic
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Iconic4/5

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber1/5

Ratings & consensus: Iconic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iconic
Sillage & projection: Iconic
Value for money: Iconic
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

IconicBujairami

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

3.94/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerIconicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIconic

SillageIconic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value99

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIconicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

amber77%

musky65%

woody53%

fresh42%

amber100%

soft spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

anis56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesRed BerriesApplePear

Heart

AmberCashmere WoodRaspberryOriental Woodsy notesLilyCoconutRoseOrris

Base

MuskBenzoinBalsamic Notes

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseGinger

Heart1-3 hrs

AmberLilyCassia

Base4-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAmber, Cashmere Wood, Lily and Benzoin. 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

Spring100

Summer91

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex74

Women21

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#26,426

PerfumerAdam Bujairami

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iconic by Bujairami opens with a burst of crisp apple, juicy pear, and sweet red berries. The opening feels bright and sugary, resembling a fresh fruit smoothie. As it warms on skin, raspberry and coconut mingle with cashmere wood and amber, turning the fruity top into a dense, creamy blend with a distinct candy bubbl…

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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, Iconic or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

Iconic takes 4 of 5 categories. Iconic is rated 4.88/5 from 16 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber is rated 3.94/5 from 90 votes. Choose Iconic for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

Iconic lasts longest (Iconic 81/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconic or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber?

Iconic projects furthest (Iconic 81/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconic and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Cashmere Wood, Lily and Benzoin.

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

Iconic suits day or night wear; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Iconic has top notes of Sweet Notes, Red Berries, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Raspberry and Oriental Woodsy notes, a base of Musk, Benzoin and Balsamic Notes. 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.