Fragrance comparison

Splash Lemon 2009 vs MCM 1900

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Splash Lemon 2009

Marc Jacobs

4.1157 votes

Rank #20,211 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

MCM 1900

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.4238 votes

Rank #37,797 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM 1900 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Splash Lemon 2009
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MCM 1900
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Splash Lemon 20091/7

MCM 19006/7

Ratings & consensus: MCM 1900
Community sentiment: MCM 1900
Longevity: MCM 1900
Sillage & projection: MCM 1900
Value for money: MCM 1900
Versatility: MCM 1900
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Splash Lemon 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splash Lemon 2009Marc Jacobs

MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

4.42/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%

Category winnerMCM 1900Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

53%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerMCM 1900Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMCM 1900

SillageMCM 1900

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMCM 1900Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeHoneysuckle

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesMuskVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

Top

PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily

Base

AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Honeysuckle, 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

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Spring8

Summer75

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMCM 1900Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#37,797

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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MCM 1900 is a vintage fruity white floral with a bright citrus lift, ripe plum and peach, and a warm amber vanilla base. It feels full, feminine, and slightly powdery, with orange blossom, jasmine, orris, woods, musk, patchouli, and vetiver giving the sweetness a more grown-up finish. Community signals point to notice…

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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, Splash Lemon 2009 or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 takes 6 of 7 categories. Splash Lemon 2009 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes; MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes. Choose Splash Lemon 2009 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splash Lemon 2009 or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 lasts longest (MCM 1900 70/100, Splash Lemon 2009 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splash Lemon 2009 or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, Splash Lemon 2009 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splash Lemon 2009 and MCM 1900 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Splash Lemon 2009 or MCM 1900 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splash Lemon 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM 1900 is the stronger pick. Splash Lemon 2009 suits daytime wear; MCM 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splash Lemon 2009 and MCM 1900?

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. MCM 1900 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Kumquat and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.