Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton vs Eau de Lune

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Marc Jacobs

3.7978 votes

Rank #18,394 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lune

Laura Mercier

3.59154 votes

Rank #16,928 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lune
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton5/7

Eau de Lune2/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Longevity: Eau de Lune
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash CottonMarc Jacobs

Eau de LuneLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 71%

3.59/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CottonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

27%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEau de Lune

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CottonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

floral69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

violet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

White PeachBergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cotton FlowerLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite WoodsWhite SuedeSandalwood

Top

VioletWhite FlowersYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFrangipaniOrange BlossomWhite PeachRose

Base

Orris RootMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall32

Winter20

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CottonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Casual 47%Work 37%Date 9%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,394

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#16,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEau de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton smells like fresh laundry drying in crisp spring sunlight. It gets straight to the point. You get a sharp burst of mandarin orange and bergamot right away, mixed with a gentle white peach sweetness. Within ten minutes, that citrus snap mellows out completely. What remains is a soft heart of c…

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Eau de Lune is a soft floral composition that emphasizes violet and powdery white flowers. Launched in 2002, this fragrance offers a gentle, intimate scent profile ideal for spring days or office wear. It balances bright citrus with a heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose, grounding itself in a subtle base of musk and …

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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 Splash Cotton or Eau de Lune?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Eau de Lune is rated 3.59/5 from 154 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lune for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton or Eau de Lune?

Eau de Lune lasts longest (Eau de Lune 66/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton or Eau de Lune?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton 69/100, Eau de Lune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton and Eau de Lune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include White Peach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton or Eau de Lune better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Lune is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton and Eau de Lune?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton has top notes of White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Cotton Flower, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, White Woods, White Suede and Sandalwood. Eau de Lune has top notes of Violet, White Flowers, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and White Peach, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.