Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 vs Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.83181 votes

Rank #15,136 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #22,658 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 20162/3

Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

61%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageMarc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

GinJuniperFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

Teak WoodMuskAmber

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Freesia and Teak Wood. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex46

Women49

Casual 46%Work 32%Date 13%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,136

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#22,658

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 delivers an immediate burst of crisp bartlett pear and tangy lemon. You smell the alcohol flash for about sixty seconds. Then, a cool cocktail accord of iced gin and juniper berries takes over the heart. It feels bright, watery, and distinctly casual. Herbal freesia adds a dewy floral touc…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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 Pear Splash 2016 or Man?

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 takes 2 of 3 categories. Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Man?

Man lasts longest (Man 60/100, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Man?

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 55/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Freesia and Teak Wood.

Is Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Man better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 and Man?

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Freesia, a base of Teak Wood, Musk and Amber. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.