Fragrances inspired by Decadence Eau de Parfum
The original
Decadence
Marc Jacobs
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber, drops styrax
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber, drops styrax
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and vanilla, drops papyrus and styrax
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Iris
The main difference
Adds jasmine and papyrus
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Plum, Saffron, Rose
The main difference
Adds jasmine and papyrus, drops amber and woody notes
Our verdict
While both share woody and fruity aspects with iris and jasmine, Decadence leans into a dark, opulent plum and woods profile, creating a bold statement.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Vetiver, Iris
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops papyrus and plum
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Our verdict
Decadence is the statement buy: dark, plush, and unmistakably bold, with a plum-heavy, woody edge that feels far more luxurious and polarising than everyday-friendly.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops iris and papyrus
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Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Marc Jacobs. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.