Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lune vs Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Lune

Laura Mercier

3.59154 votes

Rank #16,926 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.69118 votes

Rank #18,796 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Lune takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Lune
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Lune4/7

Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 20163/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LuneLaura Mercier

Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

3.69/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

21%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerEau de LuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEau de Lune

SillageEau de Lune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

violet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

powdery100%

citrus91%

aquatic83%

woody74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletWhite FlowersYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFrangipaniOrange BlossomWhite PeachRose

Base

Orris RootMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesBergamotWhite PeachMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Cotton FlowerLavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWhite WoodsSuedeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Peach and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall41

Winter28

Day100

Night17

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

Casual 48%Work 39%Date 8%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,796

PerfumerSteven Claisse

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Lune is a soft floral composition that emphasizes violet and powdery white flowers. Launched in 2002, this fragrance offers a gentle, intimate scent profile ideal for spring days or office wear. It balances bright citrus with a heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose, grounding itself in a subtle base of musk and …

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Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 captures the comforting smell of freshly laundered cotton t-shirts drying in the summer breeze. It is remarkably light. The fragrance opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange, watery notes, and crisp bergamot before softening into a delicate heart of cotton flower and lily-of-the-va…

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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 de Lune or Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016?

Eau de Lune takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Lune is rated 3.59/5 from 154 votes; Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 is rated 3.69/5 from 118 votes. Choose Eau de Lune for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lune or Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016?

Eau de Lune lasts longest (Eau de Lune 66/100, Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lune or Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016?

Eau de Lune projects furthest (Eau de Lune 60/100, Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lune and Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Peach and Musk.

Is Eau de Lune or Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Lune is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lune and Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016?

Eau de Lune has top notes of Violet, White Flowers, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and White Peach, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Marc Jacobs Cotton Splash 2016 has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, White Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cotton Flower, Lavender, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, White Woods, Suede and Sandalwood.