Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 vs Frankenstein

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 527 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.80522 votes

Rank #11,032 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #63,306 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frankenstein takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 20162/5

Frankenstein3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 522 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

522 votes

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityFrankenstein

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

green84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrassWild StrawberryClementineCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery NotesSunflowerPassion FlowerWhite Orchid

Base4-6 hrs

MuskMossTeak WoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Category winnerFrankensteinLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Casual 47%Work 36%Date 11%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,032

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#63,306

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 captures a sunlit garden right after a summer downpour. The grass hits immediately. You get a wet, snappy burst of freshly cut lawn paired with tart wild strawberry and juicy clementine peel. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash settles down. It shifts into dewy sunflower petals,…

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House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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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 Rain Splash 2016 or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 is rated 3.80/5 from 522 votes; Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 or Frankenstein?

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

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 and Frankenstein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Cypress and Moss.

Is Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 or Frankenstein better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 suits daytime wear; Frankenstein suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 and Frankenstein?

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 has top notes of Grass, Wild Strawberry, Clementine and Cypress, heart notes of Watery Notes, Sunflower, Passion Flower and White Orchid, a base of Musk, Moss, Teak Wood and Amber. Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress.