Songes Eau de Parfum vs Death and Decay Eau de Parfum

Songes

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2006	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

Death and Decay

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Songes

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Death and Decay

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Songes

Divisive but captivating, Songes is a dreamlike tropical floral that doesn't shy away from its animalic edge. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but for those it clicks with, it's a rich, sophisticated love affair.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Death and Decay

This polarizing scent lives up to its name, evoking a melancholic beauty that's either a stroke of genius or a scrubber. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans cherishing its unique, gothic floral character and detractors finding it far too literal in its 'decay'.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	67%	69%
Fruity	14%	4%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	44%	41%
Warm	2%	3%
Woody	0%	1%
Earthy	0%	2%
Animalic	8%	10%
Fresh	7%	3%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Songes EdP

Death and Decay EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 26% Frangipani 25% Tiare Flower 20% Jasmine 16% Vanilla 13%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 32% Jasmine 32% Tonka Bean 20% Rose 16%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 32%

Jasmine 16% vs 32%

Only in Songes

Frangipani 25% Tiare Flower 20% Vanilla 13%

Only in Death and Decay

Tonka Bean 20% Rose 16%

Accords

Songes Death and Decay

100%

White Floral

100%

69%

Yellow Floral

100%

79%

Floral

44%

65%

Sweet

65%

63%

Vanilla

61%

Tropical

45%

Woody

58%

45%

Lactonic

45%

Fruity

White Floral shared

100%

Yellow Floral shared

69%

100%

Floral shared

79%

44%

Sweet shared

65%

Vanilla

63%

Tropical

61%

Woody shared

45%

58%

Lactonic

45%

Fruity

45%

Performance

Songes Death and Decay

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Songes

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong projection, substantial longevity, and rich, occasionally indolic floral profile, Songes leans more towards special occasions. It's too bold and diffusive for most office environments but perfectly suited for a romantic date or a sophisticated evening event. Its tropical nuances also make it suitable for warm weather casual wear, but only with a light hand.

Death and Decay

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its intense, often indolic floral character and the polarising 'funeral home' association make it less suitable for casual or office wear. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, lends itself well to formal events or intimate dates where a darker, more intriguing aura is desired.