Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain vs Pink Shimmer Secret

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 456 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain

Marc Jacobs

3.89339 votes

Rank #13,500 FloralWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Pink Shimmer Secret

Maison Alhambra

3.91117 votes

Rank #14,326 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Shimmer Secret takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Shimmer Secret
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain3/7

Pink Shimmer Secret4/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Community sentiment: Pink Shimmer Secret
Longevity: Pink Shimmer Secret
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Splash Rain
Value for money: Pink Shimmer Secret
Versatility: Pink Shimmer Secret
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

Pink Shimmer SecretMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

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

26%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPink Shimmer Secret

SillageMarc Jacobs Splash Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, fruity 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

PineappleGrapefruitStrawberry

Heart

PeonyRed BerriesOrchidLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Orchid, Oakmoss and Musk. 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall24

Winter21

Day100

Night–

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex52

Women45

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

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,500

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#14,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Pink Shimmer Secret by Maison Alhambra is a light, feminine fragrance that opens with a bright burst of pineapple and grapefruit. This floral-fruity scent is built on a base of musk and woody notes. It provides a clean, energetic vibe that works perfectly for casual spring days or as an easy-to-reach scent after a wor…

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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 Pink Shimmer Secret?

Pink Shimmer Secret takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain is rated 3.89/5 from 339 votes; Pink Shimmer Secret is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Rain for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Shimmer Secret for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain or Pink Shimmer Secret?

Pink Shimmer Secret lasts longest (Pink Shimmer Secret 55/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Splash Rain or Pink Shimmer Secret?

Projection is very close: Marc Jacobs Splash Rain 51/100, Pink Shimmer Secret 49/100 for sillage.

Do Marc Jacobs Splash Rain and Pink Shimmer Secret smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Orchid, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Marc Jacobs Splash Rain or Pink Shimmer Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Shimmer Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Shimmer Secret is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain suits daytime wear; Pink Shimmer Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Splash Rain and Pink Shimmer Secret?

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. Pink Shimmer Secret has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit and Strawberry, heart notes of Peony, Red Berries, Orchid and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Musk.