Fragrance comparison

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) vs Tropical Splash Hibiscus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 312 ratings analysed

7 wins

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)

Yves Saint Laurent

4.06242 votes

Rank #10,424 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Tropical Splash Hibiscus

Marc Jacobs

3.9970 votes

Rank #18,234 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) takes 7 of 7 categories.

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)7/7

Tropical Splash Hibiscus0/7

Ratings & consensus: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Community sentiment: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Longevity: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Sillage & projection: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Value for money: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Versatility: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Yves Saint Laurent

Tropical Splash HibiscusMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 242 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

242 votes

30%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)

SillageElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value58

Category winnerElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

rose53%

white floral42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

PeonyFreesiaJasmine

Base

PatchouliCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

PeonyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

HibiscusTiare FlowerFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Raspberry, Peony and Freesia. 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

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night16

Category winnerElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

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#10,424

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#18,234

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerElle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elle Shocking by Yves Saint Laurent offers a lively, zesty twist on the original Elle DNA. It opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy raspberry, instantly sharpened by a fresh kick of spicy ginger. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an airy floral heart of peony, crisp f…

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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, Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) takes 7 of 7 categories. Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) is rated 4.06/5 from 242 votes; Tropical Splash Hibiscus is rated 3.99/5 from 70 votes. Choose Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tropical Splash Hibiscus for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) lasts longest (Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) 66/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) projects furthest (Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) 61/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) and Tropical Splash Hibiscus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Peony and Freesia.

Is Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) or Tropical Splash Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) is the stronger pick. For winter, Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) is the stronger pick. Tropical Splash Hibiscus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) and Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elle Shocking (Elle Eau de Toilette) has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Peony, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. 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.