Fragrance comparison

Decadence vs Cuore

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6,976 ratings analysed

Decadence

Marc Jacobs

3.776,956 votes

Rank #3,423 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #20,239 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Decadence2/5

Cuore3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuore
Sillage & projection: Cuore
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

DecadenceMarc Jacobs

CuoreGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 6,956 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerCuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

32%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

6,956 votes

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value45

Category winnerDecadenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverPapyrusLiquidambar

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPlum, Saffron and Iris. Durations are only published for Decadence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Date 41%Party 32%Work 14%Casual 13%

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,423

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#20,239

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDecadenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Decadence is a rich, boozy plum perfume wrapped in dry woods and dark powders. It opens with an unmistakable rush of sweet Italian plum, bittersweet saffron, and velvety iris. Do not expect light garden petals here. The scent quickly deepens into a sultry heart of orris root and Bulgarian rose before dryin…

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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.

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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, Decadence or Cuore?

Cuore takes 3 of 5 categories. Decadence is rated 3.77/5 from 6,956 votes; Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Decadence for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence or Cuore?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, Decadence 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence or Cuore?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Decadence 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence and Cuore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Saffron and Iris.

Is Decadence or Cuore better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Decadence and Cuore?

Decadence has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vetiver, Papyrus and Liquidambar. 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.