Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 vs White Jasmine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.99174 votes

Rank #14,066 OzonicAquatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

White Jasmine

Zara

3.74216 votes

Rank #8,626 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Jasmine takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 20162/7

White Jasmine4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

White JasmineZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

3.74/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

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

31%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

207 votes

Category winnerWhite JasmineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMarc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhite JasmineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

green80%

white floral70%

floral60%

woody50%

white floral100%

green90%

floral80%

fresh70%

rose60%

fruity50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, white floral and 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

Top

BambooApple

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaGreen AccordRose

Base

Ambergris

InformationalShared notesBamboo, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhite JasmineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

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

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,066

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerWhite JasmineHigher 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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White Jasmine by Zara is an airy, crisp floral fragrance that centers on fresh jasmine and lily of the valley. It leans into a clean, green, and soapy profile, making it a reliable pick for daily office wear or casual spring mornings. The scent relies on a light bamboo and apple opening, followed by a soft, musky base…

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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 White Jasmine?

White Jasmine takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 is rated 3.99/5 from 174 votes; White Jasmine is rated 3.74/5 from 216 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Jasmine for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or White Jasmine?

They last about the same: Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 53/100, White Jasmine 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 or White Jasmine?

Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 60/100, White Jasmine 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash 2016 and White Jasmine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bamboo, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

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

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

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

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. White Jasmine has top notes of Bamboo and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Green Accord, a base of Ambergris.