Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 vs Signature Byzāān

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 543 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.80522 votes

Rank #11,032 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Signature Byzāān

Zaharoff

4.2921 votes

Rank #19,029 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Byzāān takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature Byzāān
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 20161/5

Signature Byzāān4/5

Ratings & consensus: Signature Byzāān
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Signature Byzāān
Sillage & projection: Signature Byzāān
Value for money: Signature Byzāān
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Signature ByzāānZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 522 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerSignature ByzāānRating 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

67%Love

10%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySignature Byzāān

SillageSignature Byzāān

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSignature ByzāānBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

green84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

powdery100%

iris92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Top

ClementinePineapplePeachPear

Heart

IrisFreesiaPeonyRose

Base

AmberPatchouliBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesClementine, Musk, Moss and Amber. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day86

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

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,032

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#19,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Zaharoff Signature Byzāān represents a modern revival of a classic feminine profile. It centers sweet orchard fruits alongside powdery iris and a warm amber base. The scent wears like a soft, comforting cashmere wrap rather than a loud statement maker, making it highly suitable for cozy days and office environments.

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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 Signature Byzāān?

Signature Byzāān takes 4 of 5 categories. Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 is rated 3.80/5 from 522 votes; Signature Byzāān is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature Byzāān for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Signature Byzāān lasts longest (Signature Byzāān 82/100, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 51/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Signature Byzāān projects furthest (Signature Byzāān 69/100, Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 47/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Clementine, Musk, Moss and Amber.

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

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

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

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. Signature Byzāān has top notes of Clementine, Pineapple, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Freesia, Peony and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.