Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange vs Signature

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange

Marc Jacobs

3.7939 votes

Rank #22,021 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Signature

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.899 votes

Rank #32,890 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Signature
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange2/4

Signature2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash OrangeMarc Jacobs

SignatureHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevitySignature

SillageSignature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

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%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

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

KumquatSicilian LemonBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

MintOrange BlossomPetitgrainPeonyFreesia

Base

IrisVetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Freesia. 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

Summer100

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

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#32,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeHigher 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…

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Signature opens with a bright burst of kumquat, Sicilian lemon, and bergamot, backed by crisp neroli and sweet mandarin orange. The opening feels sharply refreshing on hot summer mornings, delivering an immediate splash of tart citrus and bitter green rind. As the top notes settle, mint and petitgrain inject a cool, h…

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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 Orange or Signature?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Signature is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Orange for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange or Signature?

Signature lasts longest (Signature 67/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange or Signature?

Signature projects furthest (Signature 61/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Orange and Signature smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Freesia.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Orange or Signature better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange suits daytime wear; Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Orange and Signature?

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. Signature has top notes of Kumquat, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Peony, a base of Iris, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.