Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,001 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.2755 votes

Rank #20,555 PowderyFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,288 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 5 of 8 categories.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet5/8

Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/8

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet
Note pyramid (duration): Quelques Fleurs l'Original
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

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value51

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%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and fresh

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

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%

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Date 37%Work 32%Casual 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,288

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp bergamot, and zesty lemon that cuts through the air like fresh garden shears. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol fizz softens into an expansive heart of velvety lil…

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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 Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet takes 5 of 8 categories. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet is rated 4.27/5 from 55 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet or Quelques Fleurs l'Original 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; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Violet and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

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. Quelques Fleurs l'Original has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Civet and Musk.