Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber vs Silk Route

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber

Marc Jacobs

3.9490 votes

Rank #16,374 AmberSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Silk Route

Amouroud

3.85207 votes

Rank #8,392 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silk Route takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Silk Route
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber3/7

Silk Route4/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Longevity: Silk Route
Sillage & projection: Silk Route
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber
Versatility: Silk Route
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silk Route

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash AmberMarc Jacobs

Silk RouteAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 207 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

35%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

178 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySilk Route

SillageSilk Route

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

anis69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and soft 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

Star AniseClovesGingerBergamot

Heart

ImmortelleTuberoseNarcissusLavender

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinLeatherIncenseOakmoss

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Ginger, 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

Spring43

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilk RouteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men17

Unisex47

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#8,392

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSilk RouteHigher 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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Silk Route by Amouroud opens with a spicy blend of star anise, ginger, and cloves, settling into a heart of tuberose and immortelle. This oriental fragrance leaves a base of tonka bean and benzoin on the skin. It serves as a warming, long-lasting scent profile for those who enjoy gourmand, spicy compositions during co…

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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 Silk Route?

Silk Route takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber is rated 3.94/5 from 90 votes; Silk Route is rated 3.85/5 from 207 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Silk Route for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or Silk Route?

Silk Route lasts longest (Silk Route 78/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber or Silk Route?

Silk Route projects furthest (Silk Route 71/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Amber and Silk Route smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Ginger, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.

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

For summer, Silk Route 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 Silk Route?

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. Silk Route has top notes of Star Anise, Cloves, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Immortelle, Tuberose, Narcissus and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Leather and Incense.