Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet vs Blue Sapphire

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.2755 votes

Rank #20,555 PowderyFloral

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Sapphire

Oriflame

3.7540 votes

Rank #18,083 PowderyOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Blue Sapphire
Choose it for a powdery and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet5/7

Blue Sapphire1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMarc Jacobs

Blue SapphireOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

3.75/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

18%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

powdery100%

ozonic92%

floral84%

violet77%

aquatic69%

iris61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeonyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletOrchidOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaGingerCedar

Top

Violet LeafGreen Apple

Heart

VioletOrris RootOrchid

Base

HeliotropeMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Orchid, Orris Root and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night41

Spring94

Summer44

Fall100

Winter31

Day100

Night14

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,083

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBlue SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is a crisp, powdery floral splash that pairs cool violet petals with soft woods and sweet vanilla. It starts with a brief splash of juicy bergamot and fresh pink peony before revealing a calm heart of powdery violet, earthy orris root, and smooth orchid. The base dries down into clean …

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Blue Sapphire by Oriflame opens with crisp green apple and wet violet leaf before settling into a soft heart of violet, orris root, and orchid. A base of heliotrope, cedar, and clean musk gives the dry-down a cool, soapy polish. Built for spring mornings and casual office wear, it balances ozonic fresh air with a powd…

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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 Violet or Blue Sapphire?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is rated 4.27/5 from 55 votes; Blue Sapphire is rated 3.75/5 from 40 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Blue Sapphire for a powdery and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Blue Sapphire?

They last about the same: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 54/100, Blue Sapphire 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Blue Sapphire?

Projection is very close: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 52/100, Blue Sapphire 52/100 for sillage.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet and Blue Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Orchid, Orris Root and Musk.

Is Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Blue Sapphire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet and Blue Sapphire?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet has top notes of Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orchid and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ginger and Cedar. Blue Sapphire has top notes of Violet Leaf and Green Apple, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root and Orchid, a base of Heliotrope, Musk and Cedar.