Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton vs Sex and the City Sunrise

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Marc Jacobs

3.7978 votes

Rank #18,394 PowderyWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Sex and the City Sunrise

Sex and the City

3.8116 votes

Rank #42,696 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sex and the City Sunrise
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton3/4

Sex and the City Sunrise1/4

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sex and the City Sunrise
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash CottonMarc Jacobs

Sex and the City SunriseSex and the City

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 71%

3.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 35%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

25%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySex and the City Sunrise

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Cotton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

floral69%

lavender61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus 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

White PeachMandarin OrangeRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

May RoseStar JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaves

Base

White Cedar ExtractCashmere MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer44

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,394

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#42,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CottonHigher 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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Sex and the City Sunrise brings a bright, fruity start to warm spring mornings. The juice opens with sweet white peach and mandarin orange before turning into a soft, clean floral bouquet. It is an easy, low-stress choice for casual office wear or running weekend errands in a simple tee.

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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 Sex and the City Sunrise?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton takes 3 of 4 categories. Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Sex and the City Sunrise is rated 3.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sex and the City Sunrise for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton or Sex and the City Sunrise?

Sex and the City Sunrise lasts longest (Sex and the City Sunrise 53/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton or Sex and the City Sunrise?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton 69/100, Sex and the City Sunrise 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton and Sex and the City Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton or Sex and the City Sunrise better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton suits daytime wear; Sex and the City Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton and Sex and the City Sunrise?

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. Sex and the City Sunrise has top notes of White Peach, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Star Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaves, a base of White Cedar Extract, Cashmere Musk and Sandalwood.