Decadence vs Mönch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Decadence takes 2 of 3 categories.
DecadenceChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MönchChoose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Decadence2/3
Mönch1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mönch
- Sillage & projection
- Decadence
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 JacobsMönchArt of Scent - Swiss PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 6,956 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
32%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
6,956 votes
20%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMönch
SillageDecadence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
earthy92%
white floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PlumSaffronIris
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose
Base8-10+ hrs
VetiverPapyrusLiquidambar
Notes
Jasmine SambacIrisVetiverCarrot SeedsAmbergris
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIris, Jasmine Sambac and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Decadence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,508
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#65,966
PerfumerBrigitte Witschi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDecadenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarc 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 →Mönch leans dark, powdery, earthy and floral, built around iris, jasmine sambac, vetiver, carrot seed and ambergris. It opens with a dry, rooty feel, then settles into a smoky, stony warmth that reads more introspective than loud. This is a better fit for someone who likes unusual woody florals with a serious mood. It…
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 Mönch?
Decadence takes 2 of 3 categories. Decadence is rated 3.77/5 from 6,956 votes; Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Decadence for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Decadence or Mönch?
Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Decadence 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Decadence or Mönch?
Decadence projects furthest (Decadence 67/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Decadence and Mönch smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine Sambac and Vetiver.
Is Decadence or Mönch better for summer or winter?
Decadence suits evening wear; Mönch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Decadence and Mönch?
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. Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris.
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