Fragrance comparison

Nizam vs Splash Lemon 2009

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nizam

Royal Crown

4.0248 votes

Rank #14,714 CitrusAquatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Splash Lemon 2009

Marc Jacobs

4.1157 votes

Rank #20,211 CitrusAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nizam takes 5 of 8 categories.

Nizam
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Splash Lemon 2009
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nizam5/8

Splash Lemon 20093/8

Ratings & consensus: Splash Lemon 2009
Community sentiment: Splash Lemon 2009
Longevity: Nizam
Sillage & projection: Nizam
Value for money: Splash Lemon 2009
Versatility: Nizam
Note pyramid (duration): Nizam
Fragranxe ranking: Nizam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NizamRoyal Crown

Splash Lemon 2009Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

25%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNizam

SillageNizam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic90%

white floral80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

amber50%

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aquatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Water NotesMandarin OrangeTulsiCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomAmalfi LemonCypressHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVetiverBirch

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeHoneysuckle

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesMuskVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

Category winnerNizamLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall28

Winter8

Day100

Night35

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNizamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 53%Work 32%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#20,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNizamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Crown Nizam opens with a bright splash of aquatic notes, juicy mandarin orange, and herbal green tulsi that instantly reminds you of an ocean breeze cutting through warm coastal air. As the initial freshness settles, creamy orange blossom and sunlit Amalfi lemon take center stage, giving the blend a crisp feel l…

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Marc Jacobs Splash Lemon 2009 opens with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon peel and sunlit mandarin orange. You get an immediate burst of natural citrus zest without aggressive chemical bite. As the initial splash airs out, cooling water notes and sweet honeysuckle soften the tart fruit into a breezy pool of clean sprin…

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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, Nizam or Splash Lemon 2009?

Nizam takes 5 of 8 categories. Nizam is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes; Splash Lemon 2009 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Nizam for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Splash Lemon 2009 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nizam or Splash Lemon 2009?

Nizam lasts longest (Nizam 72/100, Splash Lemon 2009 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nizam or Splash Lemon 2009?

Nizam projects furthest (Nizam 58/100, Splash Lemon 2009 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nizam and Splash Lemon 2009 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Musk.

Is Nizam or Splash Lemon 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nizam is the stronger pick. For winter, Nizam is the stronger pick. Nizam suits daytime wear; Splash Lemon 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nizam and Splash Lemon 2009?

Nizam has top notes of Water Notes, Mandarin Orange, Tulsi and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Amalfi Lemon, Cypress and Heliotrope, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver and Birch. Splash Lemon 2009 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Water Notes, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Amber.