Marc Jacobs 2016 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Decadence One Eight K Edition

by Ann Gottlieb , Annie Buzantian

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Marc Jacobs Decadence One Eight K Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Ann Gottlieb and Annie Buzantian. Decadence One Eight K Edition opens with Iris, Saffron, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Vetiver, and Styrax. Marc Jacobs's Decadence One Eight K Edition carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is Marc Jacobs' Decadence, but make it gold. Most agree the juice is identical to the original green bottle - a rich, woody-fruity affair. If you loved the OG, this is your chance for a gilded backup; otherwise, don't expect a radical departure.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
Decadence One Eight K Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Iris36%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its heavy, dark, and often polarising nature, this scent isn't ideal for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it perfect for dates and evening formal events, where it can truly shine.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Marc Jacobs Decadence One Eight K Edition opens with a luxurious, jammy plum, spiked with a hint of spicy saffron and the powdery elegance of iris. As it evolves, the heart reveals a sophisticated blend of prominent orris and delicate rose, deepening with a touch of jasmine. The dry-down is a dark, woody embrace of papyrus and vetiver, anchored by the resinous warmth of styrax, creating a sensual, slightly earthy finish.

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