Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber vs Lys Nobilis

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber

Marc Jacobs

3.87107 votes

Rank #14,643 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lys Nobilis

Jul et Mad Paris

4.0863 votes

Rank #15,761 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys Nobilis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lys Nobilis
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber3/7

Lys Nobilis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash CucumberMarc Jacobs

Lys NobilisJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 18%Want 54%

4.08/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

Category winnerLys NobilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

46%Love

25%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerLys NobilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLys Nobilis

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Cucumber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CucumberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

green83%

floral74%

yellow floral65%

white floral56%

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

musky74%

soft spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CucumberLotus LeafCactus

Heart2-3 hrs

Lime BlossomTyger LilyFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

Top

Peach BlossomBergamotClementine

Heart

LilyFreesiaVioletJasminePink Pepper

Base

MuskWhite WoodsVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Musk and White Woods. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer81

Fall31

Winter19

Day100

Night27

Category winnerLys NobilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 49%Work 34%Date 10%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,643

PerfumerVera Vanore

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#15,761

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash CucumberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber delivers an immediate, brisk splash of chilled garden freshness. Do not expect heavy cologne. The fragrance opens with crisp sliced cucumber, watery lotus leaf, and fleshy cactus sap that feels like ice water splashed on sun-warmed skin. After the sharp initial alcohol evaporates, a clean h…

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Lys Nobilis by Jul et Mad Paris offers a surprising floral experience that leans sweet rather than strictly fresh. Opening with bright peach blossom and citrus, it settles into a creamy, warm lily heart. This unisex floral woody musk is a comforting choice for spring, providing an uplifting scent profile that lingers …

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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 Cucumber or Lys Nobilis?

Lys Nobilis takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber is rated 3.87/5 from 107 votes; Lys Nobilis is rated 4.08/5 from 63 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lys Nobilis for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber or Lys Nobilis?

Lys Nobilis lasts longest (Lys Nobilis 65/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber or Lys Nobilis?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber 62/100, Lys Nobilis 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber and Lys Nobilis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Musk and White Woods.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber or Lys Nobilis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber and Lys Nobilis?

Marc Jacobs Splash Cucumber has top notes of Cucumber, Lotus Leaf and Cactus, heart notes of Lime Blossom, Tyger Lily and Freesia, a base of Musk and White Woods. Lys Nobilis has top notes of Peach Blossom, Bergamot and Clementine, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Woods, Vanilla and Patchouli.