Marc Jacobs 2006 EDT

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Marc Jacobs Splash Rain

by Laurent Le Guernec

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Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs Splash Rain is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Laurent Le Guernec. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain opens with Clementine, Cypress, and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Passion Flower, Orchid, and Sunflower, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Teak. Marc Jacobs's Marc Jacobs Splash Rain carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive throwback. Some found it a unique, pure rain scent evoking heaven and silk; others, a cheap, screechy floral that barely lasted. The large bottle size was a running gag. You either 'get' it or wonder why Marc Jacobs bothered.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Marc Jacobs Splash Rain Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and light character makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings, offering a non-offensive presence. However, its poor longevity and lack of intensity mean it's not well-suited for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent is desired.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Marc Jacobs Splash Rain opens with damp cypress and juicy clementine, underpinned by a subtle, sweet strawberry. The heart unfurls with an aquatic floral bouquet of orchid, passion flower, and sunflower, creating a dewy, fresh sensation. It settles into a clean base of amber, teak, and oakmoss, with a whisper of soft musk. It's meant to evoke the scent of a garden after a summer rain, green and refreshing.

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