Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy vs Unique Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Marc Jacobs

4.0336 votes

Rank #30,059 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Unique Man

Otto Kern

2.805 votes

Rank #63,052 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Unique Man
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy2/3

Unique Man1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unique Man
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Value for money: Not scored
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

Unique ManOtto Kern

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 25%Want 70%

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

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

60%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityUnique Man

SillageMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

iris61%

violet100%

powdery92%

iris84%

woody77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and iris

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

Mandarin OrangeNutmegCardamom

Heart

VioletIrisBasil

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwood

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Otto Kern Unique Man opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange paired with dry nutmeg and aromatic cardamom. Within minutes, the initial citrus flash settles into a powdery heart driven by synthetic violet, iris, and a light touch of fresh basil. The base brings out earthy oakmoss, clean vetiver, and subtle sandalwo…

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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 Unique Man?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy takes 2 of 3 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is rated 4.03/5 from 36 votes; Unique Man is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Unique Man for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy or Unique Man?

Unique Man lasts longest (Unique Man 60/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy or Unique Man?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 54/100, Unique Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy and Unique Man smell similar?

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

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

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy suits daytime wear; Unique Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Unique Man has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Violet, Iris and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.