Fragrance comparison

Apple Splash vs New Zealand

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Apple Splash

Marc Jacobs

3.8070 votes

Rank #18,976 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #42,269 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Apple Splash
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Apple Splash2/4

New Zealand2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New Zealand
Sillage & projection: Apple Splash
Value for money: New Zealand
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apple Splash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apple SplashMarc Jacobs

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityNew Zealand

SillageApple Splash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

floral60%

sweet50%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity, citrus and sweet

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

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Apple. 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,976

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,269

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApple SplashHigher 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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New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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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 New Zealand?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Apple Splash is rated 3.80/5 from 70 votes; New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Apple Splash for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Apple Splash or New Zealand?

New Zealand lasts longest (New Zealand 67/100, Apple Splash 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apple Splash or New Zealand?

Apple Splash projects furthest (Apple Splash 55/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apple Splash and New Zealand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Apple.

Is Apple Splash or New Zealand better for summer or winter?

Apple Splash suits daytime wear; New Zealand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple Splash and New Zealand?

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. New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss.