Fragrance comparison

Tropical Splash Kumquat vs Jack Black Signature

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Tropical Splash Kumquat

Marc Jacobs

3.80109 votes

Rank #18,862 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jack Black Signature

Jack Black

4.2952 votes

Rank #10,866 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jack Black Signature takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tropical Splash Kumquat
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jack Black Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Tropical Splash Kumquat1/7

Jack Black Signature6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tropical Splash KumquatMarc Jacobs

Jack Black SignatureJack Black

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerJack Black SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

54%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerJack Black SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityJack Black Signature

SillageJack Black Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTropical Splash KumquatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

musky30%

fresh spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

camphor30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

KumquatOrchidJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedarWoodsy Notes

Top

Bay LeafCypressBergamotTangerineGeraniumSage

Heart

Black PepperEucalyptusLavenderCardamomelemiOrchid

Base

CedarPatchouliPapyrusAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night19

Spring89

Summer95

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Category winnerJack Black SignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,862

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#10,866

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerJack Black SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jack Black Signature is a woody spicy scent that centers on a sharp eucalyptus and black pepper opening. It settles into a clean, sophisticated base of cedar and patchouli. This fragrance offers a mature, professional profile suited for office settings or evening wear, providing a grounded alternative to modern, overl…

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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, Tropical Splash Kumquat or Jack Black Signature?

Jack Black Signature takes 6 of 7 categories. Tropical Splash Kumquat is rated 3.80/5 from 109 votes; Jack Black Signature is rated 4.29/5 from 52 votes. Choose Tropical Splash Kumquat for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jack Black Signature for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tropical Splash Kumquat or Jack Black Signature?

Jack Black Signature lasts longest (Jack Black Signature 66/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tropical Splash Kumquat or Jack Black Signature?

Jack Black Signature projects furthest (Jack Black Signature 52/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tropical Splash Kumquat and Jack Black Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Orchid and Cedar.

Is Tropical Splash Kumquat or Jack Black Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jack Black Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Jack Black Signature is the stronger pick. Tropical Splash Kumquat suits daytime wear; Jack Black Signature suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tropical Splash Kumquat and Jack Black Signature?

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. Jack Black Signature has top notes of Bay Leaf, Cypress, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Papyrus and Amber.