Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy vs Obsidian

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Marc Jacobs

4.0336 votes

Rank #30,059 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #34,797 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy1/4

Obsidian3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMarc Jacobs

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

iris61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

Orris Root

Base4-6 hrs

SuedeSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiver

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer50

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy offers a breezy, spiced take on cool-weather woods. The scent opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange, pungent nutmeg, and zesty green cardamom. That initial burst feels crisp and invigorating before transitioning into a plush heart centered entirely on orris root. The floral iris ch…

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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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 Ivy or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is rated 4.03/5 from 36 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy and Obsidian?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.