Fragrance comparison

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 vs Upscape

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008

Marc Jacobs

4.1241 votes

Rank #34,833 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #66,753 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upscape takes 3 of 4 categories.

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Splash - The Grapefruit 20081/4

Upscape3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Upscape
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Upscape
Fragranxe ranking: Splash - The Grapefruit 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008Marc Jacobs

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 26%Had 18%Want 56%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageUpscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

warm spicy77%

floral65%

amber53%

musky42%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,833

PerfumerAndrea Lupo

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#66,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSplash - The Grapefruit 2008Higher 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…

Reviews →

Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

Reviews →

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 Upscape?

Upscape takes 3 of 4 categories. Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 is rated 4.12/5 from 41 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Upscape?

Upscape projects furthest (Upscape 50/100, Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Amber.

Is Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splash - The Grapefruit 2008 and Upscape?

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. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.