Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 vs Upscape

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.99174 votes

Rank #14,066 OzonicAquatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #66,619 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 20162/4

Upscape2/4

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

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

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%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody, floral and white floral

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,066

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#66,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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 Upscape?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 is rated 3.99/5 from 174 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 60/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Cucumber, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

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

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

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

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. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.