Fragrance comparison

Tropical Splash Kumquat vs Private Label

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Tropical Splash Kumquat

Marc Jacobs

3.80109 votes

Rank #18,862 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #42,105 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories.

Tropical Splash Kumquat
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Private Label
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tropical Splash Kumquat1/3

Private Label2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Label
Sillage & projection: Private Label
Value for money: Not scored
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

Tropical Splash KumquatMarc Jacobs

Private LabelRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Label

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

musky30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet 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

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Orchid and Jasmine. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,862

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#42,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTropical Splash KumquatHigher 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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Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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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 Private Label?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories. Tropical Splash Kumquat is rated 3.80/5 from 109 votes; Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tropical Splash Kumquat for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tropical Splash Kumquat or Private Label?

Private Label lasts longest (Private Label 67/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tropical Splash Kumquat or Private Label?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tropical Splash Kumquat and Private Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Orchid and Jasmine.

Is Tropical Splash Kumquat or Private Label better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tropical Splash Kumquat and Private Label?

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. Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.