Fragrance comparison

Golfjazz vs Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 539 ratings analysed

Golfjazz

DS&Durga · 2025

3.7117 votes

Rank #22,292 GreenWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.80522 votes

Rank #10,384 AquaticFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Golfjazz
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Golfjazz3/6

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 20163/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GolfjazzDS&Durga

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.80/ 5 · 522 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

30%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

522 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGolfjazz

SillageGolfjazz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

fresh92%

green84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeLeatherGrass

Heart2-4 hrs

MintMossPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MimosaCypressCedar

Top15-30 mins

GrassWild StrawberryClementineCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery NotesSunflowerPassion FlowerWhite Orchid

Base4-6 hrs

MuskMossTeak WoodAmber

Category winnerGolfjazzLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Casual 47%Work 36%Date 11%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,292

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2025

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,384

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Golfjazz delivers an energetic outdoor aroma that captures the brisk atmosphere of a manicured fairway at dawn. The first spray reveals sharp, unsweetened lime juice tangled with raw green grass and clean jacket leather. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens as cool spearmint and damp oak moss step f…

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Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 captures a sunlit garden right after a summer downpour. The grass hits immediately. You get a wet, snappy burst of freshly cut lawn paired with tart wild strawberry and juicy clementine peel. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash settles down. It shifts into dewy sunflower petals,…

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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, Golfjazz or Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Golfjazz is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 is rated 3.80/5 from 522 votes. Choose Golfjazz for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golfjazz or Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016?

Golfjazz lasts longest (Golfjazz 62/100, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golfjazz or Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016?

Golfjazz projects furthest (Golfjazz 58/100, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golfjazz and Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Moss and Cypress.

Is Golfjazz or Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 better for summer or winter?

Golfjazz suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golfjazz and Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016?

Golfjazz has top notes of Lime, Leather and Grass, heart notes of Mint, Moss and Patchouli, a base of Mimosa, Cypress and Cedar. Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 has top notes of Grass, Wild Strawberry, Clementine and Cypress, heart notes of Watery Notes, Sunflower, Passion Flower and White Orchid, a base of Musk, Moss, Teak Wood and Amber.