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

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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