Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ivoire vs Tropical Splash Hibiscus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 486 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau d'Ivoire

Pierre Balmain · 2000

3.75416 votes

Rank #7,996 FruityFloral

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64%scent match

Closely related

Tropical Splash Hibiscus

Marc Jacobs

3.9970 votes

Rank #18,234 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Ivoire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ivoire
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau d'Ivoire5/7

Tropical Splash Hibiscus2/7

Ratings & consensus: Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Community sentiment: Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Longevity: Eau d'Ivoire
Sillage & projection: Eau d'Ivoire
Value for money: Eau d'Ivoire
Versatility: Eau d'Ivoire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau d'Ivoire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IvoirePierre Balmain

Tropical Splash HibiscusMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

63%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

30%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEau d'Ivoire

SillageEau d'Ivoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEau d'IvoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh61%

musky53%

citrus46%

floral100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

rose53%

white floral42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wild RoseRed BerriesMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangWisteria

Base

MuskVetiverCedarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PeonyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

HibiscusTiare FlowerFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Raspberry and Musk. Durations are only published for Tropical Splash Hibiscus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night16

Category winnerEau d'IvoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 47%Work 33%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,996

PerfumerDaniel Hoffmann

Launched2000

Reviews42

Overall rank#18,234

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau d'IvoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Ivoire by Pierre Balmain is a breezy floral fruity scent tailored for warmer months. It centers on wild rose and tart red berries, creating an airy, uncomplicated profile. This fragrance settles into a soft musk and cedar base, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially during spring and summe…

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Marc Jacobs Tropical Splash Hibiscus delivers a crisp, thirst-quenching splash of summer fruits and airy petals. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet raspberry, sparkling mandarin orange, and fresh pink peony. It feels immediately refreshing on hot skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus mellows 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, Eau d'Ivoire or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Eau d'Ivoire takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ivoire is rated 3.75/5 from 416 votes; Tropical Splash Hibiscus is rated 3.99/5 from 70 votes. Choose Eau d'Ivoire for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tropical Splash Hibiscus for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ivoire or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Eau d'Ivoire lasts longest (Eau d'Ivoire 61/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ivoire or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Eau d'Ivoire projects furthest (Eau d'Ivoire 58/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ivoire and Tropical Splash Hibiscus smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Raspberry and Musk.

Is Eau d'Ivoire or Tropical Splash Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Ivoire is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau d'Ivoire is the stronger pick. Eau d'Ivoire suits daytime wear; Tropical Splash Hibiscus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Ivoire and Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Eau d'Ivoire has top notes of Wild Rose, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Wisteria, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla. Tropical Splash Hibiscus has top notes of Peony, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hibiscus, Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver.