Fragrance comparison

Splash - The Basil 2008 vs Infini Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Splash - The Basil 2008

Marc Jacobs

3.8360 votes

Rank #19,463 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Infini Bleu

Mystiq Parfums

5.004 votes

Rank #29,237 SweetGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Infini Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Splash - The Basil 2008
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Infini Bleu
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Splash - The Basil 20081/4

Infini Bleu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Infini Bleu
Sillage & projection: Infini Bleu
Value for money: Infini Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Splash - The Basil 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splash - The Basil 2008Marc Jacobs

Infini BleuMystiq Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityInfini Bleu

SillageInfini Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value92

Category winnerInfini BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

floral53%

fresh42%

sweet100%

green92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilLemonTomato Leaf

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base2-4 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

PearLinden BlossomBasilOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

YuzuWhite TeaAmberJasmineWater Lily

Base

OpoponaxVetiverCashmere WoodCinnamonBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesBasil, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Splash - The Basil 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 51%Work 34%Date 11%Party 5%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,463

PerfumerAndrea Lupo

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#29,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSplash - The Basil 2008Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash The Basil 2008 smells like stepping into a sunlit vegetable patch and crushing fresh herbs between your fingers. The green hits instantly. Crisp culinary basil, tart lemon juice, and snapped tomato leaf dominate the first ten minutes on skin. No sticky sugar exists here. As the brisk alcohol lift di…

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Infini Bleu opens bright and lively, with pear, bergamot and orange blossom giving it a juicy green-citrus lift. As it settles, white tea, watery florals and amber add softness, while the base turns sweeter and more resinous with woods, opoponax and a light spicy edge. It looks aimed at people who want an everyday sce…

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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 - The Basil 2008 or Infini Bleu?

Infini Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories. Splash - The Basil 2008 is rated 3.83/5 from 60 votes; Infini Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Splash - The Basil 2008 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Infini Bleu for a sweet and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splash - The Basil 2008 or Infini Bleu?

Infini Bleu lasts longest (Infini Bleu 80/100, Splash - The Basil 2008 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splash - The Basil 2008 or Infini Bleu?

Infini Bleu projects furthest (Infini Bleu 67/100, Splash - The Basil 2008 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splash - The Basil 2008 and Infini Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Cashmere Wood.

Is Splash - The Basil 2008 or Infini Bleu better for summer or winter?

Splash - The Basil 2008 suits daytime wear; Infini Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splash - The Basil 2008 and Infini Bleu?

Splash - The Basil 2008 has top notes of Basil, Lemon and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Infini Bleu has top notes of Pear, Linden Blossom, Basil and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Yuzu, White Tea, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Cinnamon.