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Decadence Eau de Parfum bottle Decadence EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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££ Price Tier £
Decadence - 3 Eau de Parfum bottle Decadence - 3 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 - Decadence - 3 EDP
A sweeter, simpler take on Marc Jacobs Decadence's plum-and-rose opulence. No. 3 captures the boozy-fruit glamour but skips the original's leathery, honeyed depth in the base.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Decadence EDP
Decadence - 3 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Plum 40% vs 63%
Saffron 30% vs 36%
Only in Decadence
Iris 29%
Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 58%
Only in Decadence
Orris 34% Jasmine 33%
Only in Decadence - 3
Iris 42%

Accords

Decadence Decadence - 3
100%
Woody
40%
97%
Fruity
80%
87%
Iris
83%
Earthy
Floral
75%
64%
Powdery
64%
Sweet
61%
Aromatic
57%
Leather
Amber
55%
Spicy
35%
Woody shared
100%
40%
Fruity shared
97%
80%
87%
83%
75%
64%
64%
61%
57%
55%
35%

Performance

Decadence Decadence - 3
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Decadence - 3

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rich plum and rose combination feels most at home in cooler months, where its sweetness reads warm rather than cloying.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

A statement fragrance for evenings and special occasions; too heavy and sweet for daytime office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Decadence EDP
Decadence - 3 EDP
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