Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet vs Embrace

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.2755 votes

Rank #20,555 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Embrace

Silke Wilhelm I.

4.001 votes

Rank #22,430 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Embrace
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet1/2

Embrace1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletMarc Jacobs

EmbraceSilke Wilhelm I.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEmbrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

powdery100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

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

AniseBergamotNeroliLavenderOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPepperGeraniumGingerHeliotropeOrris RootDyer’s GreenweedPeony

Base

MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberSandalwoodWhite Honey

InformationalShared notesPeony, Bergamot, Violet and Orris Root. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash VioletHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Embrace reads as a powdery, woody oriental fougere with a bright citrus and lavender opening, then a drier floral-spicy heart of iris, violet, ginger and pepper. The base looks warmer and softer, with musk, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and a touch of white honey. It may suit men who like classic structure with a polis…

Reviews →

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 Embrace?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is rated 4.27/5 from 55 votes; Embrace is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Embrace for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Embrace?

Embrace projects furthest (Embrace 100/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet and Embrace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peony, Bergamot, Violet and Orris Root.

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

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Embrace has top notes of Anise, Bergamot, Neroli and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Pepper, Geranium and Ginger, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber.