Fragrance comparison

Apple Splash vs Eau Fresh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

Apple Splash

Marc Jacobs

3.8070 votes

Rank #18,976 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #12,415 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fresh takes 7 of 7 categories.

Apple Splash
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Apple Splash0/7

Eau Fresh7/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Fresh
Community sentiment: Eau Fresh
Longevity: Eau Fresh
Sillage & projection: Eau Fresh
Value for money: Eau Fresh
Versatility: Eau Fresh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apple SplashMarc Jacobs

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerEau FreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerEau FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEau Fresh

SillageEau Fresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEau FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

floral60%

sweet50%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

RosemaryMagnoliaJasmine

Base2-3 hrs

CardamomCoriander

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Apple Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night9

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 54%Work 31%Date 9%Party 6%

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,976

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#12,415

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Apple Splash delivers an immediate burst of chilled red apple, tart Amalfi lemon, and juicy grapefruit. The initial spritz feels intensely refreshing, like biting into a cold, crisp orchard fruit on a hot July morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles over the first fifteen minutes, an aromatic heart …

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Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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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, Apple Splash or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh takes 7 of 7 categories. Apple Splash is rated 3.80/5 from 70 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose Apple Splash for a aromatic and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Apple Splash or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh lasts longest (Eau Fresh 66/100, Apple Splash 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apple Splash or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh projects furthest (Eau Fresh 58/100, Apple Splash 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apple Splash and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Jasmine.

Is Apple Splash or Eau Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apple Splash is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Fresh is the stronger pick. Apple Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple Splash and Eau Fresh?

Apple Splash has top notes of Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Cardamom and Coriander. Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli.