Fragrance comparison

Cleopatra vs Decadence Sheer

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cleopatra

Kesma

4.502 votes

Rank #52,401 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Decadence Sheer

Parlux

3.867 votes

Rank #57,148 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cleopatra takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cleopatra
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Decadence Sheer
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cleopatra2/3

Decadence Sheer0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Cleopatra
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cleopatra

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CleopatraKesma

Decadence SheerParlux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCleopatra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

earthy92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotCinnamonGalbanumPepperCloves

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangHeliotropeNarcissusTuberoseJasmineHoneyClove

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWormwoodOakmossLeatherVetiverIncense

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

NarcissusRoseJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCleopatraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cleopatra by Kesma is a dense, unapologetic oriental floral from 1983. It opens with a punch of cloves and cinnamon before settling into a rich, resinous heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and honey. This is a cold-weather classic that leans heavily on its base of incense, leather, and oakmoss for a deep, vintage footpri…

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Decadence Sheer opens with a bright burst of fruity top notes that quickly settles into a rich floral core. Narcissus and iris give the heart a dry, powdery pollen texture, while soft rose and jasmine add subtle sweetness. The floral layer rests on a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. As the fragrance settles, s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cleopatra or Decadence Sheer?

Cleopatra takes 2 of 3 categories. Cleopatra is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Decadence Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cleopatra for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Decadence Sheer for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cleopatra or Decadence Sheer?

They last about the same: Cleopatra 60/100, Decadence Sheer 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cleopatra or Decadence Sheer?

Cleopatra projects furthest (Cleopatra 50/100, Decadence Sheer 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cleopatra and Decadence Sheer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Cleopatra or Decadence Sheer better for summer or winter?

Cleopatra suits evening wear; Decadence Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cleopatra and Decadence Sheer?

Cleopatra has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Wormwood. Decadence Sheer has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.