Black vs Decadence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Decadence takes 3 of 4 categories.
BlackChoose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
DecadenceChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black1/4
Decadence3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Decadence
- Sillage & projection
- Decadence
- Value for money
- Decadence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackKaren LowDecadenceInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%
4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
42%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
67%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDecadence
SillageDecadence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDecadenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
tobacco88%
woody77%
sweet65%
aromatic53%
vanilla42%
citrus100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
chocolate77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronBergamot
Heart
Olive Blossom
Base
TobaccoCedarTonka Bean
Top
NeroliCitronBasilBergamot
Heart
ChocolateJasmineIrisVanillaAmberRose
Base
MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesCitron, Bergamot, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,468
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#43,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by Karen Low offers a budget friendly option for those seeking a citrus heavy daily wear. It relies on a bright start of citron and bergamot before settling into a warm base of tobacco and cedar. Perfect for casual daytime errands, this fragrance caters to men looking for a clean yet slightly woody profile witho…
Reviews →Decadence by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp, bright burst of neroli and citron before settling into a warm, chocolate-dusted heart. This 2024 release is a versatile unisex scent that balances citrus freshness with a powdery, amber-rich finish. It performs well on skin during crisp autumn days, offering a grounded …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black or Decadence?
Decadence takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Decadence is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Decadence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Decadence?
Decadence lasts longest (Decadence 88/100, Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Decadence?
Decadence projects furthest (Decadence 75/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Decadence smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Bergamot, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
Is Black or Decadence better for summer or winter?
Black suits day or night wear; Decadence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Decadence?
Black has top notes of Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Olive Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Decadence has top notes of Neroli, Citron, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Chocolate, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.
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