Fragrance comparison

Frescor de Castanha vs Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 785 ratings analysed

5 wins

Frescor de Castanha

Natura

4.21707 votes

Rank #10,918 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Marc Jacobs

3.7978 votes

Rank #18,394 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frescor de Castanha takes 5 of 7 categories.

Frescor de Castanha
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Frescor de Castanha5/7

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frescor de CastanhaNatura

Marc Jacobs Splash CottonMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 707 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 71%

Category winnerFrescor de CastanhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

707 votes

23%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerFrescor de CastanhaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFrescor de Castanha

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFrescor de CastanhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

musky69%

nutty61%

powdery100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotOrangeLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Brazil nutMuskSandalwoodCedarOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

White PeachBergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cotton FlowerLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite WoodsWhite SuedeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall32

Winter20

Day100

Night11

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CottonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,918

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,394

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFrescor de CastanhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frescor de Castanha by Natura is a relaxed, woody fragrance that leans into a cozy and lactonic profile. It centers on the earthy creaminess of Brazil nut, softened by subtle lavender and citrus top notes. This scent feels like an intimate skin treatment, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially w…

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Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton smells like fresh laundry drying in crisp spring sunlight. It gets straight to the point. You get a sharp burst of mandarin orange and bergamot right away, mixed with a gentle white peach sweetness. Within ten minutes, that citrus snap mellows out completely. What remains is a soft heart of c…

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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, Frescor de Castanha or Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton?

Frescor de Castanha takes 5 of 7 categories. Frescor de Castanha is rated 4.21/5 from 707 votes; Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes. Choose Frescor de Castanha for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frescor de Castanha or Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton?

Frescor de Castanha lasts longest (Frescor de Castanha 50/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frescor de Castanha or Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton 69/100, Frescor de Castanha 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frescor de Castanha and Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange.

Is Frescor de Castanha or Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Frescor de Castanha and Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton?

Frescor de Castanha has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Brazil nut, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton has top notes of White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Cotton Flower, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, White Woods, White Suede and Sandalwood.