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Lush 2014 EDP

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Death and Decay

by Simon Constantine

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Lush Death and Decay is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Simon Constantine. Death and Decay settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Tonka Bean. Lush's Death and Decay carries a Statement verdict, a white floral-led wear.

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'.
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Edgy
Death and Decay Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Death and Decay opens with a heady, almost narcotic bloom of white and yellow florals, especially a prominent, almost indolic lily. This intense floral heart quickly mellows, giving way to a softer, sweeter touch from tonka bean, adding a hint of powdery warmth. Throughout its wear, an underlying earthiness and subtle spice emerge, creating a complex and somewhat haunting floral experience that evolves from vivid freshness to a more subdued, melancholic beauty.