Fragrance comparison

Decadence vs Liz

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8,033 ratings analysed

5 wins

Decadence

Marc Jacobs

3.776,956 votes

Rank #3,423 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Liz

O Boticário

3.611,077 votes

Rank #28,409 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence takes 5 of 7 categories.

Decadence
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Liz
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Decadence5/7

Liz2/7

Ratings & consensus: Decadence
Community sentiment: Decadence
Longevity: Decadence
Sillage & projection: Decadence
Value for money: Liz
Versatility: Liz
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

LizO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 6,956 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 1,077 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDecadenceRating 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

33%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

1,077 votes

Category winnerDecadenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDecadence

SillageDecadence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value61

Category winnerLizBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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

OrangeSaffronBergamot

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomBulgarian Rose

Base

VanillaMilk MousseVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Bulgarian Rose and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLizMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

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

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

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#28,409

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Liz by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet orange and zesty bergamot spiced with a pinch of warm saffron. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a velvety heart of powdery iris, orange blossom, and soft Bulgarian rose creates a clean, comforting floral texture. The real backbone of the fragrance comes throu…

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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 Liz?

Decadence takes 5 of 7 categories. Decadence is rated 3.77/5 from 6,956 votes; Liz is rated 3.61/5 from 1,077 votes. Choose Decadence for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Liz for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Decadence or Liz?

Decadence lasts longest (Decadence 73/100, Liz 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence or Liz?

Decadence projects furthest (Decadence 67/100, Liz 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence and Liz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Bulgarian Rose and Vetiver.

Is Decadence or Liz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Decadence and Liz?

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. Liz has top notes of Orange, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Milk Mousse, Vetiver and Sandalwood.