Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 vs Marc Jacobs Splash Rain

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 861 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.80522 votes

Rank #11,032 AquaticFresh

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain

Marc Jacobs

3.89339 votes

Rank #13,500 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3.

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 20163/8

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain3/8

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016
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

Marc Jacobs Splash RainMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 522 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash RainRating 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

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

339 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value56

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%

floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and 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

Top15-30 mins

CypressClementineStrawberry

Heart2-3 hrs

Passion FlowerSunflowerOrchid

Base3-5 hrs

Teak WoodOakmossMuskAmber

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016Longest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

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

Men3

Unisex52

Women45

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,032

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#13,500

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews28

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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Marc Jacobs Splash Rain brings a cool, dewy shower to your skin. The fragrance opens with sharp green cypress, juicy clementine, and a fleeting hint of sweet wild strawberry. It quickly settles into a sheer floral heart of passion flower and sunflower petals floating in cool water. The base stays soft, anchored by she…

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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 Marc Jacobs Splash Rain?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3. Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 is rated 3.80/5 from 522 votes; Marc Jacobs Splash Rain is rated 3.89/5 from 339 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Rain for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 51/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Rain 51/100, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 and Marc Jacobs Splash Rain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Clementine, Cypress, Sunflower and Passion Flower.

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

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

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

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. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain has top notes of Cypress, Clementine and Strawberry, heart notes of Passion Flower, Sunflower and Orchid, a base of Teak Wood, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.