Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain vs Because Of You

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 460 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain

Marc Jacobs

3.89339 votes

Rank #13,500 FloralWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Because Of You

Jordin Sparks

3.45121 votes

Rank #34,845 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Because Of You takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Because Of You
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain3/7

Because Of You4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Splash RainMarc Jacobs

Because Of YouJordin Sparks

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

339 votes

14%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

32%Dislike

1%Hate

121 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityBecause Of You

SillageBecause Of You

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBecause Of YouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressClementineStrawberry

Heart2-3 hrs

Passion FlowerSunflowerOrchid

Base3-5 hrs

Teak WoodOakmossMuskAmber

Top

ClementineAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

PeonyOrchid

Base

VanilleAmberMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesClementine, Orchid, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer75

Fall69

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBecause Of YouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex52

Women45

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 13%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,500

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#34,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain brings a cool, dewy shower to your skin. The fragrance opens with sharp green cypress, juicy clementine, and a fleeting hint of sweet wild strawberry. It quickly settles into a sheer floral heart of passion flower and sunflower petals floating in cool water. The base stays soft, anchored by she…

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Because Of You by Jordin Sparks is a simple floral fruity fragrance with a sweet base. It starts with bright citrus and soft white flowers, then settles into a warmer blend of vanilla and amber. This fragrance works well for daily wear, especially during casual spring or summer afternoons when you want something light…

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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 Rain or Because Of You?

Because Of You takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain is rated 3.89/5 from 339 votes; Because Of You is rated 3.45/5 from 121 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Rain for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Because Of You for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain or Because Of You?

Because Of You lasts longest (Because Of You 59/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain or Because Of You?

Because Of You projects furthest (Because Of You 61/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Rain and Because Of You smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Clementine, Orchid, Musk and Amber.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Rain or Because Of You better for summer or winter?

For summer, Because Of You is the stronger pick. For winter, Because Of You is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain suits daytime wear; Because Of You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Rain and Because Of You?

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain has top notes of Cypress, Clementine and Strawberry, heart notes of Passion Flower, Sunflower and Orchid, a base of Teak Wood, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. Because Of You has top notes of Clementine and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Peony and Orchid, a base of Vanille, Amber, Musk and Woodsy Notes.