Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps Noel vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps Noel

Nina Ricci

4.0427 votes

Rank #20,578 WoodyPowdery

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43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

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?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps Noel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps Noel2/7

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet5/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Noel
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Noel
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du Temps NoelNina Ricci

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%

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

30%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Noel

SillageL'Air du Temps Noel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCarnationBergamotPeachNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

JasmineVioletRosemaryOrris RootYlang-YlangGardeniaClovesOrchid

Base

MuskVetiverSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossCedar

Top15-30 mins

PeonyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletOrchidOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaGingerCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Orris Root and Orchid. 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

Spring50

Summer42

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#20,578

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#20,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps Noel by Nina Ricci puts Francis Fabron's classic 1948 formula inside a rare 2008 black crystal Lalique flacon. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, bergamot, and rosewood, creating a vintage soapy aura that immediately signals classic French perfumery. As the scent settles on skin…

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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, L'Air du Temps Noel or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps Noel is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is rated 4.27/5 from 55 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps Noel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps Noel or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

L'Air du Temps Noel lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Noel 69/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps Noel or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

L'Air du Temps Noel projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Noel 61/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps Noel and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Orris Root and Orchid.

Is L'Air du Temps Noel or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps Noel is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps Noel suits evening wear; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps Noel and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

L'Air du Temps Noel has top notes of Rose, Carnation, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Rosemary and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Spices and Iris. 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.