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Decadence Eau de Parfum bottle Decadence EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Luxury Eau de Parfum bottle Luxury EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Decadence EDP
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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Our Verdict - Luxury EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Decadence MJ - a powdery fragrance led by Bulgarian rose, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Decadence EDP
Luxury EDP

Notes

Only in Luxury
Rose 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 40% vs 46%
Only in Decadence
Papyrus 35% Styrax 25%
Only in Luxury
Orris 53%

Accords

Decadence Luxury
100%
Woody
54%
97%
Fruity
64%
Powdery
90%
87%
Iris
83%
Earthy
Floral
78%
61%
Warm Spicy
66%
64%
Sweet
61%
Aromatic
57%
Leather
Woody shared
100%
54%
97%
Powdery shared
64%
90%
87%
83%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
66%
64%
61%
57%

Performance

Decadence Luxury
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Decadence

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.

Luxury

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The powdery character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its powdery, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Decadence EDP
Luxury EDP
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