Fragrance comparison

Lys Nobilis vs Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lys Nobilis

Jul et Mad Paris

4.0863 votes

Rank #15,768 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber

Marc Jacobs

3.87107 votes

Rank #14,395 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys Nobilis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lys Nobilis
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lys Nobilis4/7

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lys NobilisJul et Mad Paris

Marc Jacobs Splash CucumberMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

3.87/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 18%Want 54%

Category winnerLys NobilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

25%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

30%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerLys NobilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLys Nobilis

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Cucumber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CucumberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

musky74%

soft spicy65%

citrus56%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

green83%

floral74%

yellow floral65%

white floral56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach BlossomBergamotClementine

Heart

LilyFreesiaVioletJasminePink Pepper

Base

MuskWhite WoodsVanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CucumberLotus LeafCactus

Heart2-3 hrs

Lime BlossomTyger LilyFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Musk and White Woods. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall31

Winter19

Day100

Night27

Spring80

Summer100

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Category winnerLys NobilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 49%Work 34%Date 10%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,768

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,395

PerfumerVera Vanore

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CucumberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lys Nobilis by Jul et Mad Paris offers a surprising floral experience that leans sweet rather than strictly fresh. Opening with bright peach blossom and citrus, it settles into a creamy, warm lily heart. This unisex floral woody musk is a comforting choice for spring, providing an uplifting scent profile that lingers …

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Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber delivers an immediate, brisk splash of chilled garden freshness. Do not expect heavy cologne. The fragrance opens with crisp sliced cucumber, watery lotus leaf, and fleshy cactus sap that feels like ice water splashed on sun-warmed skin. After the sharp initial alcohol evaporates, a clean h…

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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, Lys Nobilis or Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber?

Lys Nobilis takes 4 of 7 categories. Lys Nobilis is rated 4.08/5 from 63 votes; Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber is rated 3.87/5 from 107 votes. Choose Lys Nobilis for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lys Nobilis or Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber?

Lys Nobilis lasts longest (Lys Nobilis 65/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lys Nobilis or Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber 62/100, Lys Nobilis 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lys Nobilis and Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Musk and White Woods.

Is Lys Nobilis or Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber is the stronger pick. For winter, Lys Nobilis is the stronger pick. Lys Nobilis suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lys Nobilis and Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber?

Lys Nobilis has top notes of Peach Blossom, Bergamot and Clementine, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Woods, Vanilla and Patchouli. Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber has top notes of Cucumber, Lotus Leaf and Cactus, heart notes of Lime Blossom, Tyger Lily and Freesia, a base of Musk and White Woods.