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Nude Sand vs Tropical Splash Hibiscus

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

Updated 128 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tropical Splash Hibiscus takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Nude Sand

    Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tropical Splash Hibiscus

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nude Sand3/7
Tropical Splash Hibiscus4/7
Ratings & consensus
Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Community sentiment
Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Longevity
Nude Sand
Sillage & projection
Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Value for money
Nude Sand
Versatility
Nude Sand
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tropical Splash Hibiscus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nude SandKKW Fragrance
Tropical Splash HibiscusMarc Jacobs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%
3.99/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%
Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate

58 votes

30%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNude Sand

SillageTropical Splash Hibiscus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value58
Category winnerNude SandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
floral92%
iris84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
floral100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
fresh65%
rose53%
white floral42%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Pink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisFreesiaPeony
Base
Tonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top15-30 mins
PeonyRaspberryMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
HibiscusTiare FlowerFreesia
Base3-5 hrs
MuskWoodsy NotesVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for Tropical Splash Hibiscus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall88
Winter29
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night16
Category winnerNude SandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex24
Women70
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Casual 47%Work 33%Date 11%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,234

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nude Sand is a soft, musky floral anchored by ambrette and powdery iris. It feels clean and understated on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily office wear or casual weekend errands in moderate weather. It avoids heavy sweetness, focusing instead on a skin-scent profile that emphasizes natural, quiet elegan…

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Marc Jacobs Tropical Splash Hibiscus delivers a crisp, thirst-quenching splash of summer fruits and airy petals. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet raspberry, sparkling mandarin orange, and fresh pink peony. It feels immediately refreshing on hot skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus mellows into …

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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, Nude Sand or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Tropical Splash Hibiscus takes 4 of 7 categories. Nude Sand is rated 3.98/5 from 58 votes; Tropical Splash Hibiscus is rated 3.99/5 from 70 votes. Choose Nude Sand for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tropical Splash Hibiscus for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nude Sand or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

They last about the same: Nude Sand 51/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 49/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nude Sand or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Tropical Splash Hibiscus projects furthest (Tropical Splash Hibiscus 52/100, Nude Sand 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nude Sand and Tropical Splash Hibiscus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Peony and Musk.

Is Nude Sand or Tropical Splash Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nude Sand is the stronger pick. For winter, Nude Sand is the stronger pick. Nude Sand suits daytime wear; Tropical Splash Hibiscus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nude Sand and Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Nude Sand has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Freesia and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Vetiver. Tropical Splash Hibiscus has top notes of Peony, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hibiscus, Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver.

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