2006
Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton
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Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton

A crisp linen shirt on the morning after a long weekend, where the scent of clean cotton and subtle musk invites you to start the day anew.

3.7978 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
powderywoodycitrusmuskyflorallavender
Marc Jacobs Splash CottonMid-range · $40–100
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityWeak14% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak19%
Weak57%
Moderate10%
Long lasting10%
Eternal5%
SillageEnormous57% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate26%
Strong23%
Enormous34%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine14%
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Unisex43%
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Feminine43%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Crafted by perfumer Carlos Viñals and launched in 2006, Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that captures the essence of fresh cotton mingled with subtle powdery and woody notes. The composition opens with vibrant citrus fruits like bergamot and mandarin orange, which give way to the softness of white peach and lavender. At its heart, it features the delicate scent of lily-of-the-valley and cotton flower, while a musky base of sandalwood and white suede ensures that this fragrance remains close to the skin yet enduring.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays for a balanced presence — the citrus opening is bright but fleeting, while the powdery woods and musky base notes provide a gentle warmth that lasts throughout the day. Ideal for daytime wear, where its understated elegance shines through.

Fig. 01 — Marc Jacobs Splash Cotton, Marc Jacobs

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Carlos Viñals portrait
03 · The nose

Carlos Viñals

Chosen by Bernard Chant and Carlos Benaïm

Carlos Viñals is a perfumer whose father worked as a flavorist in the tobacco industry, giving him an early fascination with maple syrup, vanilla, and caramel.

8fragrances

Designer Marc Jacobs

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.79/ 5 · 78 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 19%.

Love23%
Like53%
OK5%
Dislike19%
Hate0%
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