Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber vs BLV Eau de Parfum II

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,962 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

Marc Jacobs

3.9490 votes

Rank #16,374 AmberSoft Spicy

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40%scent match

Some overlap

BLV Eau de Parfum II

Bvlgari

3.541,872 votes

Rank #11,359 PowderySoft Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
BLV Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber5/7

BLV Eau de Parfum II2/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Longevity: BLV Eau de Parfum II
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BLV Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberMarc Jacobs

BLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

1,775 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBLV Eau de Parfum II

SillageMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

soft spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

anis56%

powdery100%

soft spicy92%

violet84%

anis77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both soft spicy, amber and anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseGinger

Heart1-3 hrs

AmberLilyCassia

Base4-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodTonka BeanBenzoin

Top

VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisPatchouliVetiver

Base

Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Amber, Tonka Bean 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 16%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#11,359

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerBLV Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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BLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…

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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, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber is rated 3.94/5 from 90 votes; BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

BLV Eau de Parfum II lasts longest (BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Projection is very close: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 52/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100 for sillage.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber and BLV Eau de Parfum II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, amber and anis accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Amber, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.

Is Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or BLV Eau de Parfum II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber and BLV Eau de Parfum II?

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. BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.