Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Pomegranate Splash

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,499 ratings analysed

4 wins

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,458 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Pomegranate Splash

Marc Jacobs

3.7967 votes

Rank #21,597 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colette takes 4 of 7 categories.

Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Pomegranate Splash
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Colette4/7

Pomegranate Splash3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

Pomegranate SplashMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,432 votes

15%Love

64%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPomegranate Splash

SillagePomegranate Splash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPomegranate SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

RhuburbViolet

Base2-4 hrs

MuskVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Vanille. Durations are only published for Pomegranate Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring28

Summer100

Fall12

Winter4

Day100

Night11

Category winnerColetteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 47%Work 37%Date 9%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,458

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#21,597

PerfumerPatty Hidalgo

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…

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Marc Jacobs Pomegranate Splash feels like cracking open a chilled bottle of ruby fruit juice on a sweltering July afternoon. It is bright. It is uncomplicated. The opening explodes with crisp pomegranate seeds, tart bergamot, and a burst of sweet mandarin orange. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into …

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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, Colette or Pomegranate Splash?

Colette takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Pomegranate Splash is rated 3.79/5 from 67 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Pomegranate Splash for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette or Pomegranate Splash?

Pomegranate Splash lasts longest (Pomegranate Splash 51/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Pomegranate Splash?

Projection is very close: Pomegranate Splash 42/100, Colette 41/100 for sillage.

Do Colette and Pomegranate Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Vanille.

Is Colette or Pomegranate Splash better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pomegranate Splash is the stronger pick. For winter, Colette is the stronger pick. Pomegranate Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette and Pomegranate Splash?

Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Pomegranate Splash has top notes of Pomegranate, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rhuburb and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanille and Amber.