Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 vs Balance

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.99174 votes

Rank #14,066 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Balance

Symétrie

3.1476 votes

Rank #22,058 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Balance
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 20165/7

Balance2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

BalanceSymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

3.14/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 33%Had 27%Want 40%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

7%Love

32%Like

37%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

SillageMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBalanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

green80%

white floral70%

floral60%

woody50%

floral100%

white floral92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CucumberBambooCactus FlowerLotus Leaf

Heart1-2.5 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyTyger LilyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

Top

FreesiaBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Musk and White Woods. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer77

Fall27

Winter12

Day100

Night26

Category winnerBalanceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

Casual 49%Work 38%Date 8%Party 5%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,066

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#22,058

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 captures the brisk snap of slicing chilled garden cucumbers. Pure refreshment. Mathieu Nardin balances that initial vegetal crunch with aquatic lotus leaf and green bamboo stems, entirely sidestepping syrupy sweetness. As the damp mist warms on your arms, soft linden blossom and freesi…

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Balance by Symétrie arrived in 2017 as a bright Floral Woody Musk aimed at women who appreciate a clean, professional scent profile. It opens with a crisp combination of Italian bergamot and freesia, quickly transitioning into a heart of soapy lily-of-the-valley and Bulgarian rose. This fragrance settles into a soft m…

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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, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or Balance?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 is rated 3.99/5 from 174 votes; Balance is rated 3.14/5 from 76 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Balance for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or Balance?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 lasts longest (Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 53/100, Balance 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or Balance?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 60/100, Balance 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and Balance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Musk and White Woods.

Is Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or Balance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Balance is the stronger pick. For winter, Balance is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 suits daytime wear; Balance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and Balance?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 has top notes of Cucumber, Bamboo, Cactus Flower and Lotus Leaf, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tyger Lily and Freesia, a base of Musk and White Woods. Balance has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and White Woods.