Marc Jacobs 2016 EDT

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Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

by Honorine Blanc

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Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Honorine Blanc. Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Pear, settles into a heart of Gin, Freesia, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Teak. Marc Jacobs's Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This 'Splash' lives up to its name - a fleeting burst of fresh, fruity gin that delights but doesn't linger. It's a crowd-pleasing, easy-wear, but be prepared for rapid reapplication; its main flaw, according to many, is its frustratingly poor longevity.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
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Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear39%
Bergamot31%
Lemon29%
Heartas listed
Gin38%
Juniper36%
Freesia26%
Baseas listed
Teak37%
Musk36%
Amber27%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aromatic, and fruity profile makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, as noted by community reviews. The generally weak performance prevents it from being a strong contender for formal events or dates, but it's light enough for an office if oversprayed.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A zesty opening of bergamot, lemon and juicy pear gives way to an aromatic heart of brisk juniper and crisp freesia, with a distinctly boozy gin accord weaving through. The base offers a soft landing with clean musk and warm amber, grounded by a hint of woody teak. Overall, it's a bright, fruity spritz with a playful alcoholic twist.

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