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Decadence Eau So Decadent vs MCM Crush

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

Updated 911 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence Eau So Decadent takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Decadence Eau So Decadent

    Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • MCM Crush

    Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Decadence Eau So Decadent4/7
MCM Crush2/7
Ratings & consensus
Decadence Eau So Decadent
Community sentiment
Decadence Eau So Decadent
Longevity
MCM Crush
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Decadence Eau So Decadent
Versatility
MCM Crush
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Decadence Eau So Decadent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Decadence Eau So DecadentMarc Jacobs
MCM CrushMCM - Mode Creation Munich
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 810 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 101 votes
Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%
Category winnerDecadence Eau So DecadentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

810 votes

28%Love
38%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerDecadence Eau So DecadentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityMCM Crush

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value37
Category winnerDecadence Eau So DecadentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
fresh90%
floral80%
green70%
white floral60%
sweet50%
floral100%
rose90%
fruity80%
fresh70%
woody60%
sweet50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
PearBlack CurrantIvy
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
White AmberRaspberryCashmere Wood
Top
PearApricotBlack CurrantPink Pepper
Heart
May RosePeonyMagnolia
Base
CedarCashmere WoodAmbrette
InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Decadence Eau So Decadent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer86
Fall43
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMCM CrushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%
Men4
Unisex4
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,335

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#16,536

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDecadence Eau So DecadentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau So Decadent reimagines the dark, syrupy original into a crisp, dewy daytime treat. The first spray releases a brisk splash of watery pear, tart black currant, and sharp green ivy. Give it five minutes to settle. The initial tartness quickly softens into a bright bouquet of magnolia petals, sh…

Reviews →

MCM Crush is a bright fruity floral built around pear, black currant, apricot, rose and peony, with a clean shampoo-like freshness that many wearers find playful and easy to wear. It opens juicy and slightly peppery, then turns softer, sweeter and more floral on skin. The main caution is familiarity. Fans enjoy its fr…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Decadence Eau So Decadent or MCM Crush?

Decadence Eau So Decadent takes 4 of 7 categories. Decadence Eau So Decadent is rated 3.85/5 from 810 votes; MCM Crush is rated 3.75/5 from 101 votes. Choose Decadence Eau So Decadent for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Crush for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Eau So Decadent or MCM Crush?

MCM Crush lasts longest (MCM Crush 63/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Eau So Decadent or MCM Crush?

Projection is very close: Decadence Eau So Decadent 54/100, MCM Crush 54/100 for sillage.

Do Decadence Eau So Decadent and MCM Crush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood.

Is Decadence Eau So Decadent or MCM Crush better for summer or winter?

For summer, MCM Crush is the stronger pick. For winter, Decadence Eau So Decadent is the stronger pick. Decadence Eau So Decadent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence Eau So Decadent and MCM Crush?

Decadence Eau So Decadent has top notes of Pear, Black Currant and Ivy, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of White Amber, Raspberry and Cashmere Wood. MCM Crush has top notes of Pear, Apricot, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of May Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Ambrette.

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