Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber vs Matthew Williamson Sheer

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

Marc Jacobs

3.9490 votes

Rank #16,374 AmberSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Matthew Williamson Sheer

Matthew Williamson

3.9646 votes

Rank #45,800 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Williamson Sheer takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Matthew Williamson Sheer
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber2/7

Matthew Williamson Sheer5/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Community sentiment: Matthew Williamson Sheer
Longevity: Matthew Williamson Sheer
Sillage & projection: Matthew Williamson Sheer
Value for money: Matthew Williamson Sheer
Versatility: Matthew Williamson Sheer
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

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberMarc Jacobs

Matthew Williamson SheerMatthew Williamson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 31%Had 24%Want 46%

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

22%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMatthew Williamson Sheer

SillageMatthew Williamson Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

soft spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

anis56%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

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

Lime (Linden) BlossomGreen TeaBergamotGinger

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Amber, 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer94

Fall44

Winter28

Day100

Night27

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#45,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberHigher 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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Matthew Williamson Sheer opens with a crisp spray of bergamot, green tea, and lime blossom, delivering an energetic citrus-green start with a touch of fresh ginger. As the initial zest settles after twenty minutes, magnolia, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley form a light white floral heart that sits close to the skin. T…

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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 Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Matthew Williamson Sheer takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber is rated 3.94/5 from 90 votes; Matthew Williamson Sheer is rated 3.96/5 from 46 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Matthew Williamson Sheer for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Matthew Williamson Sheer lasts longest (Matthew Williamson Sheer 71/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or Matthew Williamson Sheer?

Matthew Williamson Sheer projects furthest (Matthew Williamson Sheer 68/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber and Matthew Williamson Sheer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Amber, Lily and Benzoin.

Is Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or Matthew Williamson Sheer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber and Matthew Williamson Sheer?

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. Matthew Williamson Sheer has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Green Tea, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.