Fragrance comparison

Saharienne vs Splash Lemon 2009

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,935 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saharienne

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

4.041,878 votes

Rank #6,032 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Splash Lemon 2009

Marc Jacobs

4.1157 votes

Rank #20,225 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharienne takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Saharienne4/7

Splash Lemon 20093/7

Ratings & consensus: Saharienne
Community sentiment: Splash Lemon 2009
Longevity: Saharienne
Sillage & projection: Saharienne
Value for money: Splash Lemon 2009
Versatility: Splash Lemon 2009
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saharienne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaharienneYves Saint Laurent

Splash Lemon 2009Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,878 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerSaharienneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

381 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaharienne

SillageSaharienne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersAfrican Orange FlowerCassisGalbanumPetitgrain

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeHoneysuckle

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesMuskVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Splash Lemon 2009, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex57

Women30

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#6,032

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Launched2011

Reviews38

Overall rank#20,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSaharienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne opens with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, Italian bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. As the bright citrus mist settles, green petitgrain and crunchy galbanum blend with delicate African orange flower and subtle cassis buds. The base introduces a dry, sun-warmed blend of fresh…

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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, Saharienne or Splash Lemon 2009?

Saharienne takes 4 of 7 categories. Saharienne is rated 4.04/5 from 1,878 votes; Splash Lemon 2009 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Saharienne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Splash Lemon 2009 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saharienne or Splash Lemon 2009?

Saharienne lasts longest (Saharienne 59/100, Splash Lemon 2009 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saharienne or Splash Lemon 2009?

Saharienne projects furthest (Saharienne 56/100, Splash Lemon 2009 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saharienne and Splash Lemon 2009 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in Saharienne and Splash Lemon 2009?

Saharienne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.