Marc Jacobs 2008 EDT

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Splash - The Pear 2008

by Honorine Blanc

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Marc Jacobs Splash - The Pear 2008 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Honorine Blanc. Splash - The Pear 2008 opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Pear, settles into a heart of Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Teak. Marc Jacobs's Splash - The Pear 2008 carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This limited edition cult classic still has people clamouring for it. It's a clean, fresh, juicy pear that's surprisingly unisex and surprisingly long-lasting.
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  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Bright
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Splash - The Pear 2008 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear49%
Bergamot26%
Lemon25%
Heartas listed
Freesia100%
Baseas listed
Musk43%
Amber29%
Teak29%

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:
Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it perfect for casual wear and sports, as many reviews highlight its 'fresh out of the shower' feel. While too playful for formal events, its moderate sillage and bright character could work in some office settings, though it is more of a daytime scent.

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
  • 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

Splash hits you with a bright, juicy, and refreshingly clean burst of pear, bergamot, and lemon, instantly awakening the senses. The initial tartness softens quickly into a delicate, airy freesia that floats effortlessly. As it settles, a clean musk emerges, grounded by the subtle warmth of teak wood, giving it an unexpected depth for a 'splash' fragrance. It's a sweet, fruity delight that never becomes cloying, maintaining a fresh and aquatic feel throughout.

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