Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia
Marc JacobsEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia vs. Alien
Alien wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Delville | Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia
Green
White Floral
Musky
Lactonic
Animalic
Powdery
Alien
White Floral
Amber Floral
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green Notes
Jasmine Sambac
Heart
Gardenia
Cashmeran
Base
Musk
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Some gardenias shout. This one whispers. The 2008 limited release strips white floral to its most elemental form: dew, green stems, and a clean musk base. Moderate sillage means it stays yours alone.Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia
Alien is not subtle. Jasmine leads without apology, cashmeran provides the comfort, amber the afterthought that keeps people asking what you're wearing. It divides opinion for good reason.Alien
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Marc Jacobs Splash Gardenia | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95fragranceshop |
| 2 oz | — | $36.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $64.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $94.49fragrancenet |
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