Fragrance comparison

Diamante vs Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diamante

Renato Balestra

3.9416 votes

Rank #36,246 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.83181 votes

Rank #15,136 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamante takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diamante
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diamante3/5

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 20162/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiamanteRenato Balestra

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 30%Want 46%

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

88%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

18%Love

61%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDiamante

SillageDiamante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerDiamanteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral91%

vanilla83%

musky74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBergamotOrangeLemonWatermelon

Heart

FreesiaJasmineMagnoliaOrange BlossomRose Petals

Base

VanillaMuskAmberVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

GinJuniperFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

Teak WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night30

Spring76

Summer100

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex46

Women49

Casual 46%Work 32%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,136

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diamante opens with a juicy hit of watermelon, pear, and sharp bergamot before settling into a soft heart of orange blossom and magnolia. Soft vanilla, white musk, and clean cedar ground the dry-down. It offers a gentle, powdery sweetness tailored for cool autumn afternoons and crisp spring days without overpowering s…

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Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 delivers an immediate burst of crisp bartlett pear and tangy lemon. You smell the alcohol flash for about sixty seconds. Then, a cool cocktail accord of iced gin and juniper berries takes over the heart. It feels bright, watery, and distinctly casual. Herbal freesia adds a dewy floral touc…

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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, Diamante or Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016?

Diamante takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamante is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose Diamante for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamante or Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016?

Diamante lasts longest (Diamante 69/100, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamante or Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016?

Diamante projects furthest (Diamante 65/100, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamante and Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia.

Is Diamante or Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 better for summer or winter?

Diamante suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamante and Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016?

Diamante has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Freesia, a base of Teak Wood, Musk and Amber.