Fragrance comparison

212 vs Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6,040 ratings analysed

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #24,581 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.99174 votes

Rank #14,066 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 4 of 7 categories.

212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2123/7

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 20164/7

Ratings & consensus: 212
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Longevity: 212
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Versatility: 212
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212Carolina Herrera

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

Category winner212Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,866 votes

27%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212

SillageMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

green80%

white floral70%

floral60%

woody50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CucumberBambooCactus FlowerLotus Leaf

Heart1-2.5 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyTyger LilyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesCactus Flower, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winner212Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

Casual 49%Work 38%Date 8%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,581

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,066

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 212 was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Camelia, Rose and Peo…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 captures the brisk snap of slicing chilled garden cucumbers. Pure refreshment. Mathieu Nardin balances that initial vegetal crunch with aquatic lotus leaf and green bamboo stems, entirely sidestepping syrupy sweetness. As the damp mist warms on your arms, soft linden blossom and freesi…

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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, 212 or Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 is rated 3.99/5 from 174 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 or Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016?

212 lasts longest (212 66/100, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 or Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 60/100, 212 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 and Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Cactus Flower, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is 212 or Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 and Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016?

212 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 has top notes of Cucumber, Bamboo, Cactus Flower and Lotus Leaf, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tyger Lily and Freesia, a base of Musk and White Woods.