Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass vs Parasite

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass

Marc Jacobs

4.1154 votes

Rank #32,893 FreshGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

Parasite

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

3.70168 votes

Rank #15,806 FreshGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parasite
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass4/8

Parasite4/8

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Splash Grass
Community sentiment: Marc Jacobs Splash Grass
Longevity: Parasite
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Splash Grass
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Splash Grass
Versatility: Parasite
Note pyramid (duration): Parasite
Fragranxe ranking: Parasite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash GrassMarc Jacobs

ParasiteMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 76%

3.70/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash GrassRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

26%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityParasite

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Grass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash GrassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

green86%

white floral72%

floral58%

woody44%

musky30%

fresh100%

green92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Grass

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyWildflowers

Base3-5 hrs

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrassAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiverGuaiac WoodMuskMyrrh

Category winnerParasiteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night55

Category winnerParasiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 14%Party 9%

Men17

Unisex74

Women9

Casual 42%Party 22%Date 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,893

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,806

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerParasiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass captures the brisk, refreshing feeling of walking barefoot across lawn turf after a heavy spring downpour. The scent opens with a lively splash of cut grass and moist greenery that instantly wakes up your senses without smelling bitter or medicinal. As the early wet vapor settles, gentle lily-…

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Parasite by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes is a daring, atmospheric green scent that captures the uneasy contrast between manicured luxury and hidden subterranean grit. It opens with an electric snap of freshly mowed lawn grass and chilled, soapy aldehydes that feel like cold air rushing through an open window. As the first…

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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 Grass or Parasite?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Marc Jacobs Splash Grass is rated 4.11/5 from 54 votes; Parasite is rated 3.70/5 from 168 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Grass for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parasite for a fresh and green character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Grass or Parasite?

Parasite lasts longest (Parasite 58/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Grass 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Grass or Parasite?

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Splash Grass 53/100, Parasite 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Grass and Parasite smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Grass, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Grass or Parasite better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Grass and Parasite?

Marc Jacobs Splash Grass has top notes of Grass, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Parasite has top notes of Grass and Aldehydes, heart notes of Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.