Fragrance comparison

Cocktail Splash Ginger vs 102 Ginger & Lime

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cocktail Splash Ginger

Marc Jacobs

3.88107 votes

Rank #15,545 Warm SpicyAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

102 Ginger & Lime

N.C.P. Olfactives

3.8222 votes

Rank #38,016 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocktail Splash Ginger takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cocktail Splash Ginger
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
102 Ginger & Lime
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cocktail Splash Ginger5/5

102 Ginger & Lime0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cocktail Splash GingerMarc Jacobs

102 Ginger & LimeN.C.P. Olfactives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 51%

3.82/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

Category winnerCocktail Splash GingerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

23%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCocktail Splash Ginger

SillageCocktail Splash Ginger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCocktail Splash GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

herbal69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

fruity60%

musky50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerCorianderCognac

Heart1-2 hrs

RhuburbGeraniumPassion Flower

Base2-4 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitGingerCognac

Heart

Black CurrantCoriander

Base

MuskSpicesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGinger, Coriander, Cognac and Musk. Durations are only published for Cocktail Splash Ginger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall50

Winter8

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 14%Party 11%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,545

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#38,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCocktail Splash GingerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Cocktail Splash Ginger delivers an immediate kick of grated root ginger, spiked coriander, and a splash of mellow cognac. It smells like a chilled glass of craft ginger beer garnished with tart rhubarb and floral geranium. The fragrance stays light, refreshing, and crisp. You will not find heavy syrup here…

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A bright, spicy citrus with a slightly sharp start, 102 Ginger & Lime quickly settles into a sparkling mojito-like style. The grapefruit and ginger feel zesty and cool, with a faint fruity touch and a soft musky wood base. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and anyone who likes fresh scents with bite rather than swe…

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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, Cocktail Splash Ginger or 102 Ginger & Lime?

Cocktail Splash Ginger takes 5 of 5 categories. Cocktail Splash Ginger is rated 3.88/5 from 107 votes; 102 Ginger & Lime is rated 3.82/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cocktail Splash Ginger for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 102 Ginger & Lime for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cocktail Splash Ginger or 102 Ginger & Lime?

They last about the same: Cocktail Splash Ginger 54/100, 102 Ginger & Lime 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cocktail Splash Ginger or 102 Ginger & Lime?

Cocktail Splash Ginger projects furthest (Cocktail Splash Ginger 55/100, 102 Ginger & Lime 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cocktail Splash Ginger and 102 Ginger & Lime smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coriander, Cognac and Musk.

Is Cocktail Splash Ginger or 102 Ginger & Lime better for summer or winter?

Cocktail Splash Ginger suits daytime wear; 102 Ginger & Lime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cocktail Splash Ginger and 102 Ginger & Lime?

Cocktail Splash Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Coriander and Cognac, heart notes of Rhuburb, Geranium and Passion Flower, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 102 Ginger & Lime has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Cognac, heart notes of Black Currant and Coriander, a base of Musk, Spices and Sandalwood.