Fragrance comparison

Splash Lemon 2009 vs Versace Woman Summer

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Splash Lemon 2009

Marc Jacobs

4.1157 votes

Rank #20,211 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Versace Woman Summer

Versace

3.6467 votes

Rank #17,994 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versace Woman Summer takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Splash Lemon 20092/7

Versace Woman Summer5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splash Lemon 2009Marc Jacobs

Versace Woman SummerVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

3.64/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 26%Had 35%Want 39%

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Rating 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

30%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

30%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityVersace Woman Summer

SillageVersace Woman Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVersace Woman SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

JasmineMandarin OrangeHoneysuckleBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CorianderBasilRosemary

Base

SandalwoodVetiveroak moss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Category winnerVersace Woman SummerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#17,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVersace Woman SummerHigher 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…

Reviews →

Versace Woman Summer is a crisp, aromatic spin-off of the original Versace Woman. Launched in 2002 as a limited edition, it leans heavily into green herbs and bright citrus to cut through hot weather. The scent targets women who prefer botanical freshness over heavy sweetness during the hottest summer days.

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, Splash Lemon 2009 or Versace Woman Summer?

Versace Woman Summer takes 5 of 7 categories. Splash Lemon 2009 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes; Versace Woman Summer is rated 3.64/5 from 67 votes. Choose Splash Lemon 2009 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versace Woman Summer for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splash Lemon 2009 or Versace Woman Summer?

Versace Woman Summer lasts longest (Versace Woman Summer 61/100, Splash Lemon 2009 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splash Lemon 2009 or Versace Woman Summer?

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

Do Splash Lemon 2009 and Versace Woman Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle and Vetiver.

Is Splash Lemon 2009 or Versace Woman Summer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splash Lemon 2009 and Versace Woman Summer?

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. Versace Woman Summer has top notes of Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Basil and Rosemary, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and oak moss.