Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 vs Goyave

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.99174 votes

Rank #14,066 OzonicAquatic

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Goyave

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.628 votes

Rank #32,089 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goyave
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 20163/4

Goyave1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Goyave
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Versatility: Not scored
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

GoyaveHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityGoyave

SillageMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

green80%

white floral70%

floral60%

woody50%

woody100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

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

GuavaBambooMelon

Heart

White FlowersLily-of-the-ValleyGinger

Base

White WoodsVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBamboo, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Summer71

Fall71

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

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

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,066

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#32,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Goyave by Helder Machado Perfumes hits skin with bright guava pulp and watery bamboo stem. As the tart tropical opening calms, crisp lily-of-the-valley and sharp ginger add a cool floral edge. The scent finishes on dry vetiver and clean white musk. It sits lightest during humid spring mornings and warm outdoor lunches.

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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 Goyave?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 3 of 4 categories. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 is rated 3.99/5 from 174 votes; Goyave is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goyave for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Goyave lasts longest (Goyave 69/100, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 60/100, Goyave 58/100 for sillage.

Do Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and Goyave smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bamboo, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Woods.

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

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 suits daytime wear; Goyave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Goyave has top notes of Guava, Bamboo and Melon, heart notes of White Flowers, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ginger, a base of White Woods, Vetiver and White Musk.