Fragrance comparison

Seahorse vs Tropical Splash Kumquat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Seahorse

Seajewels

4.5413 votes

Rank #26,611 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tropical Splash Kumquat

Marc Jacobs

3.80109 votes

Rank #18,871 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tropical Splash Kumquat takes 3 of 5 categories.

Seahorse
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tropical Splash Kumquat
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Seahorse2/5

Tropical Splash Kumquat3/5

Ratings & consensus: Seahorse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seahorse
Sillage & projection: Tropical Splash Kumquat
Value for money: Tropical Splash Kumquat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tropical Splash Kumquat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeahorseSeajewels

Tropical Splash KumquatMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

3.80/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerSeahorseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

17%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySeahorse

SillageTropical Splash Kumquat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTropical Splash KumquatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

sweet83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

musky30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

KumquatOrchidJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedarWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orchid, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Tropical Splash Kumquat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,871

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerTropical Splash KumquatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seahorse by Seajewels captures a breezy, vacation-ready atmosphere with its vibrant floral and fruity profile. Opening with sharp grapefruit and tangy tangerine, it settles into a delicate heart of orchid and freesia. This light fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a natural companion for warm summer holidays o…

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Marc Jacobs Tropical Splash Kumquat delivers an unpretentious burst of sunny citrus built strictly for hot summer days. The opening crackles with tart bergamot, sweet orange, and zesty tangerine flesh. Within minutes, the namesake kumquat note emerges with its signature bitter-sweet rind bite, joined by soft accents o…

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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, Seahorse or Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Tropical Splash Kumquat takes 3 of 5 categories. Seahorse is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Tropical Splash Kumquat is rated 3.80/5 from 109 votes. Choose Seahorse for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tropical Splash Kumquat for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Seahorse or Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Seahorse lasts longest (Seahorse 63/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seahorse or Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Tropical Splash Kumquat projects furthest (Tropical Splash Kumquat 45/100, Seahorse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seahorse and Tropical Splash Kumquat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orchid, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Seahorse or Tropical Splash Kumquat better for summer or winter?

Seahorse suits daytime wear; Tropical Splash Kumquat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seahorse and Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Seahorse has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Tropical Splash Kumquat has top notes of Tangerine, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Kumquat, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Woodsy Notes.