Fragrance comparison

Decadence vs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 7,038 ratings analysed

Decadence

Marc Jacobs

3.776,956 votes

Rank #3,423 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

7 wins

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 7 of 8 categories.

Decadence
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Decadence1/8

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition7/8

Ratings & consensus: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Community sentiment: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Longevity: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Sillage & projection: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Value for money: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Versatility: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecadenceMarc Jacobs

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 6,956 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionRating 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

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

SillageDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both woody, fruity and iris

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

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

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#3,423

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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…

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…

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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 Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 7 of 8 categories. Decadence is rated 3.77/5 from 6,956 votes; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes. Choose Decadence for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition lasts longest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100, Decadence 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition projects furthest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100, Decadence 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and iris accords. Common notes include Plum, Saffron, Iris and Orris.

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

For summer, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Decadence is the stronger pick. Decadence suits evening wear; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.