Decadence
Perfumer: Annie Buzantian
603 ratings
From your scent profile
Marc Jacobs Decadence is a discontinued women's fragrance led by Italian plum, saffron and iris, with a floral, fruity and sweet character.
Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.
How does it perform?
From 578 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Decadence smell like?
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most see it as clearly feminine.
It opens with plum and saffron giving a fruity, lightly spiced sweetness, while iris adds a powdery softness. In the heart, orris root, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose deepen the floral side. The base of vetiver, papyrus and liquidambar settles into a woody, slightly oriental ground.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Italian plum
- Iris
- Saffron
First hours
- Orris root
- Jasmine sambac
- Bulgarian rose
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Papyrus
- Liquidambar
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 18%Spring
- 10%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime29%
- Evening29%
- Casual17%
- Daytime13%
- Office11%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
60% matchIvory
The Solid Cologne Project · 2022
60% matchDecadence One Eight K Edition
Marc Jacobs · 2016
60% matchEmerald Muse
The Dua Brand · 2026
59% matchRave for Women
Sapil
50% matchTruce
C&A
45% matchBelle Icône
Câline · 2023
44% matchMagnifique (Eau de Parfum)
Lancôme · 2008
44% matchLoverdose
Diesel · 2011
Comparisons
Dupes
- Oakcha Lavish
Stated by the maker
- Bargello 242
Single source family (community)
More from Marc Jacobs
By the Same Perfumer
Emporio Armani White for Her
Giorgio Armani · 2001
T (Eau de Toilette)
Tommy Hilfiger · 2001
Gianfranco Ferré (Eau de Toilette)
Gianfranco Ferré · 1984
Decadence Eau So Decadent
Marc Jacobs · 2017
Aegea Blossom
Aerin · 2018
Sensuous (Eau de Parfum)
Estēe Lauder · 2008
Eterno (Eau de Toilette)
Vince Camuto · 2016
Pure Turquoise
Ralph Lauren · 2005
Last updated: October 26, 2026