Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 vs mark Instant Vacation Hamptons

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.99174 votes

Rank #12,469 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

mark Instant Vacation Hamptons

mark.

4.1118 votes

Rank #37,753 MarineAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
mark Instant Vacation Hamptons
Choose it for a marine and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 20163/5

mark Instant Vacation Hamptons2/5

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: mark Instant Vacation Hamptons
Sillage & projection: mark Instant Vacation Hamptons
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
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

mark Instant Vacation Hamptonsmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

4.11/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 21%Had 28%Want 51%

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

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevitymark Instant Vacation Hamptons

Sillagemark Instant Vacation Hamptons

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

green80%

white floral70%

floral60%

woody50%

marine100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

woody74%

floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aquatic, 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

Notes

Cotton FlowerSea NotesWatery NotesDriftwoodGreen NotesFreesiaWhite WoodsLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Longest dry-down: 3-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Spring71

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,469

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#37,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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mark Instant Vacation Hamptons by mark. is a crisp floral aquatic scent designed around seaside freshness and airy florals. It opens with brisk green notes, salty sea notes, and cooling watery notes that mimic a fresh coastal breeze. As the sharp initial mist settles, delicate lily-of-the-valley, freesia, and soft cot…

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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 mark Instant Vacation Hamptons?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 is rated 3.99/5 from 174 votes; mark Instant Vacation Hamptons is rated 4.11/5 from 18 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose mark Instant Vacation Hamptons for a marine and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or mark Instant Vacation Hamptons?

mark Instant Vacation Hamptons lasts longest (mark Instant Vacation Hamptons 60/100, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or mark Instant Vacation Hamptons?

mark Instant Vacation Hamptons projects furthest (mark Instant Vacation Hamptons 67/100, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and mark Instant Vacation Hamptons smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and White Woods.

Is Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or mark Instant Vacation Hamptons better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 suits daytime wear; mark Instant Vacation Hamptons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and mark Instant Vacation Hamptons?

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. mark Instant Vacation Hamptons features Cotton Flower, Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Driftwood and Green Notes.