Decadence vs Iris & Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Decadence takes 4 of 4 categories.
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.
Iris & PatchouliChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Decadence4/4
Iris & Patchouli0/4
- 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
- Decadence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DecadenceInsider ParfumsIris & PatchouliAllvernumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 59%Had 27%Want 14%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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%
white floral92%
powdery84%
chocolate77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
coconut61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliCitronBasilBergamot
Heart
ChocolateJasmineIrisVanillaAmberRose
Base
MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverCedar
Top
BergamotCoconutNeroli
Heart
JasmineRoseIris
Base
PatchouliChocolateCaramel
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Chocolate and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night60
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#43,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#48,990
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDecadenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDecadence 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 →Iris & Patchouli by Allvernum is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Iris & Patchouli was launched in 2017. Top notes are Bergamot, Coconut and Neroli; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Chocolate and Caramel.
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, Decadence or Iris & Patchouli?
Decadence takes 4 of 4 categories. Decadence is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Iris & Patchouli is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. 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. Choose Iris & Patchouli for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Decadence or Iris & Patchouli?
Decadence lasts longest (Decadence 88/100, Iris & Patchouli 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Decadence or Iris & Patchouli?
Decadence projects furthest (Decadence 75/100, Iris & Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Decadence and Iris & Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Chocolate and Jasmine.
Is Decadence or Iris & Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Decadence suits day or night wear; Iris & Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Decadence and Iris & Patchouli?
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. Iris & Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Coconut and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate and Caramel.
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