Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange vs Green Water

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 557 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange

Marc Jacobs

3.7939 votes

Rank #22,021 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Green Water

Jacques Fath

3.65518 votes

Rank #6,883 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Water takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Green Water
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange3/7

Green Water4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash OrangeMarc Jacobs

Green WaterJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%

3.65/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGreen WaterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

363 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGreen Water

SillageGreen Water

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

green65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

earthy44%

woody30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart1.5-3 hrs

OrangeWater MintFreesiaWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberOakmossWhite WoodsTonka Bean

Top

BergamotNeroliLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MintBasilTarragonCloveCaraway

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Orange, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 48%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%

Men32

Unisex61

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,021

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Patricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,883

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerGreen WaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is an unpretentious, thirst-quenching burst of summer citrus. The opening hits fast. A fizzy explosion of tart mandarin orange and sunny neroli commands the first few minutes before chilled water mint cuts through the sweetness. As the midday heat settles, the sharp juiciness softens into pal…

Reviews →

Green Water by Jacques Fath is a crisp, aromatic cologne built around a vibrant mint and citrus accord. Designed by Cécile Zarokian, this 2015 release balances bright bergamot and neroli with herbal notes of basil and tarragon. It offers a clean, bracing experience for those seeking a sharp, classic scent profile for …

Reviews →

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 Orange or Green Water?

Green Water takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Green Water is rated 3.65/5 from 518 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Orange for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Green Water for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange or Green Water?

Green Water lasts longest (Green Water 56/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange or Green Water?

Green Water projects furthest (Green Water 51/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Orange and Green Water smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Orange or Green Water better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is the stronger pick. For winter, Green Water is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Splash Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Orange and Green Water?

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Orange, Water Mint, Freesia and White Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss and White Woods. Green Water has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Basil, Tarragon and Clove, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.