L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette vs Decadence Eau de Parfum

L'Air du Temps

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1948	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

Decadence

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette

This isn't just a perfume, it's a historical artefact. L'Air du Temps is a polarising classic, with some loving its 'old-fashioned' charm and others finding it too dated or 'soapy'. It’s a definite try-before-you-buy, unless you're intentionally leaning into that vintage vibe.

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Our Verdict - Decadence Eau de Parfum

Divisive, dark, and utterly unique, Decadence was Marc Jacobs' boldest move, delivering a luxurious plum and woody punch that you either adore or recoil from. Its discontinuation leaves a passionate fanbase in mourning for this unapologetically fierce fragrance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	0%
Floral	35%	33%
Fruity	5%	11%
Green	7%	6%
Sweet	20%	19%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	15%	21%
Earthy	9%	18%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	11%	3%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L'Air du Temps EdT

Decadence EdP

Notes

Only in L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette

Carnation 22% Aldehydes 17% Rose 13% Neroli 12% Rosewood 12% Peach 12% Bergamot 12%

Only in Decadence Eau de Parfum

Plum 40% Saffron 30% Iris 29%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 12% vs 32%

Orris 12% vs 34%

Only in L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette

Clove 16% Gardenia 13% Ylang-Ylang 13% Violet 12% Rosemary 11% Orchid 10%

Only in Decadence Eau de Parfum

Rose 33%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 10% vs 40%

Only in L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette

Spicy 13% Iris 12% Oakmoss 12% Musk 12% Sandalwood 11% Benzoin 10% Amber 10% Cedar 10%

Only in Decadence Eau de Parfum

Papyrus 35% Styrax 25%

Accords

L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette Decadence Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

61%

70%

Woody

100%

Fruity

97%

52%

Iris

87%

51%

Earthy

83%

81%

Floral

65%

Powdery

64%

Sweet

64%

57%

Aromatic

61%

58%

White Floral

50%

Leather

57%

52%

Aldehydic

50%

Fresh

Warm Spicy shared

100%

61%

Woody shared

70%

100%

Fruity

97%

Iris shared

52%

87%

Earthy shared

51%

83%

Floral

81%

Powdery shared

65%

64%

Sweet

64%

Aromatic shared

57%

61%

White Floral shared

58%

50%

Leather

57%

Aldehydic

52%

Fresh

50%

Performance

L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette Decadence Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' character make it suitable for office wear, while its classic elegance also works for dates and casual outings. Some reviewers found it appropriate for special events due to its timeless appeal, though its vintage feel might clash in very modern formal settings. It's too delicate for active sport.

Decadence Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and depth make it less suited for an office setting, but it truly shines on a date or formal evening occasion. The rich, woody-fruity profile and strong longevity are often mentioned by reviewers as perfect for special, intimate nights out.