Fragrance comparison

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 vs Iceberg Effusion Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

5 wins

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008

Marc Jacobs

4.1241 votes

Rank #34,833 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Iceberg Effusion Man

Iceberg

3.40108 votes

Rank #18,867 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iceberg Effusion Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Splash - The Grapefruit 20085/8

Iceberg Effusion Man3/8

Ratings & consensus: Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Community sentiment: Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Longevity: Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Sillage & projection: Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Value for money: Iceberg Effusion Man
Versatility: Iceberg Effusion Man
Note pyramid (duration): Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Effusion Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008Marc Jacobs

Iceberg Effusion ManIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 26%Had 18%Want 56%

3.40/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerSplash - The Grapefruit 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

63%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

8%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerSplash - The Grapefruit 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySplash - The Grapefruit 2008

SillageSplash - The Grapefruit 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

warm spicy77%

floral65%

amber53%

musky42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

anis77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaGinger

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

PepperLimeGrapefruitAniseApple

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaOrange BlossomRose

Base2-3 hrs

LicoriceSandalwoodMuskCedarPatchouli

Category winnerSplash - The Grapefruit 2008Longest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Spring85

Summer100

Fall36

Winter15

Day100

Night27

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 15%Party 10%

Men89

Unisex6

Women6

Casual 46%Work 36%Date 12%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,833

PerfumerAndrea Lupo

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 opens with a sudden, bracing rush of tart ruby grapefruit peel and crisp orange blossom. It is unapologetically zesty. You get an immediate flash of bitter citrus oil before warming ginger and soft freesia settle across the heart. The background stays exceptionally light, ancho…

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Iceberg Effusion Man hits the air with a bright, prickly clash of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and freshly cracked black pepper. The opening feels crisp and invigorating. It wakes up your nose without heavy sweetness. Within fifteen minutes, a curious touch of star anise and crisp green apple slips in, lending an aro…

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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, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Iceberg Effusion Man?

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 takes 5 of 8 categories. Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 is rated 4.12/5 from 41 votes; Iceberg Effusion Man is rated 3.40/5 from 108 votes. Choose Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Effusion Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Iceberg Effusion Man?

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 lasts longest (Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 52/100, Iceberg Effusion Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Iceberg Effusion Man?

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 projects furthest (Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 46/100, Iceberg Effusion Man 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 and Iceberg Effusion Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Musk.

Is Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Iceberg Effusion Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 is the stronger pick. Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 suits daytime wear; Iceberg Effusion Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 and Iceberg Effusion Man?

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Freesia and Ginger, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Iceberg Effusion Man has top notes of Pepper, Lime, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.