Fragrance comparison

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

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps Zénith

Nina Ricci

4.0715 votes

Rank #36,922 WoodyPowdery

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 5 categories.

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

L'Air du Temps Zénith1/5

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet4/5

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Zénith
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Versatility: Not scored
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 ZénithNina Ricci

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%

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

40%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

40%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

SillageL'Air du Temps Zénith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

floral69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachAldehydesRosePalisander RosewoodCarnationBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineVioletRosemaryLilyOrchidOrris RootYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodWoody NotesSpicesAmberOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

PeonyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletOrchidOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaGingerCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Orchid and Orris Root. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#36,922

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Zénith takes the iconic spicy floral structure created by Francis Fabron and delivers it in a high-concentration 2016 collector release. Sharp aldehydes and crisp bergamot spark the initial spray, giving way to a rich bouquet of clove-spiced carnation, gardenia, and ylang-ylang. The heart fee…

Reviews →

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 Zénith or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Air du Temps Zénith is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is rated 4.27/5 from 55 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps Zénith for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet lasts longest (Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 54/100, L'Air du Temps Zénith 47/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps Zénith projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Zénith 72/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 52/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Orchid and Orris Root.

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

L'Air du Temps Zénith suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

L'Air du Temps Zénith has top notes of Peach, Aldehydes, Rose and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Spices. 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.