Is Perfume Parlour Luxury a dupe of Marc Jacobs Decadence?
Decadence EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Luxury EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Its powdery, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Iris
Adds jasmine and papyrus
Where to buy
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