Fragrance comparison

Decadence vs Tiger

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 7,678 ratings analysed

Decadence

Marc Jacobs

3.776,956 votes

Rank #3,423 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Tiger

Zoologist Perfumes

3.76722 votes

Rank #2,261 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Decadence
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tiger
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Decadence3/7

Tiger3/7

Ratings & consensus: Decadence
Community sentiment: Tiger
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Decadence
Value for money: Decadence
Versatility: Tiger
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tiger

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecadenceMarc Jacobs

TigerZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 6,956 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 722 votes

Have 74%Had 26%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

35%Love

31%Like

24%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

568 votes

Category winnerTigerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDecadence

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%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

earthy65%

musky56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

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

KumquatSaffronCardamom

Heart

Carrot SeedsIncenseAmbretteJasmine Sambac

Base

Vetiverebony treePapyrusSuede

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine Sambac, Vetiver and Papyrus. 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

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTigerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

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

Men62

Unisex33

Women4

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#2,261

PerfumerCristiano Canali

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerTigerHigher 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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Tiger opens with a sharp kumquat twist over dry vetiver, saffron and smoked woods, then settles into something earthy, papery and softly leathery. It feels more refined than feral. This is a good fit for vetiver fans who want a darker, niche-leaning daily wear. It usually reads unisex with a masculine tilt, and it is …

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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 Tiger?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Decadence is rated 3.77/5 from 6,956 votes; Tiger is rated 3.76/5 from 722 votes. Choose Decadence for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tiger for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Decadence or Tiger?

They last about the same: Decadence 73/100, Tiger 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Decadence or Tiger?

Decadence projects furthest (Decadence 67/100, Tiger 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence and Tiger smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine Sambac, Vetiver and Papyrus.

Is Decadence or Tiger 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 Tiger?

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. Tiger has top notes of Kumquat, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Carrot Seeds, Incense, Ambrette and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vetiver, ebony tree, Papyrus and Suede.