Fragrance comparison

Cuore vs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #20,264 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuore3/5

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuore
Sillage & projection: Cuore
Value for money: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuoreGrande

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerCuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Saffron, Plum and Amber. Durations are only published for Decadence Rouge Noir Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 45%Party 32%Casual 13%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,264

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition makes an unapologetic first impression. The rich Italian plum hits immediately. It is juicy, dark, and thick. A brisk touch of bittersweet saffron cuts through the nectar, joined quickly by an earthy iris note that prevents the fruit from smelling like candy. Within fifteen min…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuore or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Cuore takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuore or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

They last about the same: Cuore 78/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuore or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuore and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Saffron, Plum and Amber.

Is Cuore or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition better for summer or winter?

Cuore suits day or night wear; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuore and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Amber.