Fragrance comparison

Decadence Eau So Decadent vs Oscar Velvet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 891 ratings analysed

Decadence Eau So Decadent

Marc Jacobs

3.85810 votes

Rank #7,335 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oscar Velvet

Oscar de la Renta

4.0681 votes

Rank #12,752 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar Velvet takes 5 of 7 categories.

Decadence Eau So Decadent
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oscar Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Decadence Eau So Decadent2/7

Oscar Velvet5/7

Ratings & consensus: Oscar Velvet
Community sentiment: Oscar Velvet
Longevity: Decadence Eau So Decadent
Sillage & projection: Oscar Velvet
Value for money: Oscar Velvet
Versatility: Oscar Velvet
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

Oscar VelvetOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 810 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerOscar VelvetRating 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

40%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerOscar VelvetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDecadence Eau So Decadent

SillageOscar Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOscar VelvetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh90%

floral80%

green70%

white floral60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and white floral

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

DewberryBlack CurrantPearPlum BlossomLitchiLotus

Heart

DaturaOrange BlossomMagnoliaArum LilyJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBlack OrchidTonka BeanWhite AmberIris

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Magnolia and Jasmine. 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

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOscar VelvetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men6

Unisex17

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,335

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#12,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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…

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Oscar Velvet by Oscar de la Renta opens with a sweet splash of dewberry, black currant, and juicy pear, accented by plum blossom and litchi. The heart introduces creamy white florals including jasmine, purple datura, and orange blossom, giving the fragrance a rich garden atmosphere. As the initial fruit sweetness sett…

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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 Eau So Decadent or Oscar Velvet?

Oscar Velvet takes 5 of 7 categories. Decadence Eau So Decadent is rated 3.85/5 from 810 votes; Oscar Velvet is rated 4.06/5 from 81 votes. Choose Decadence Eau So Decadent for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oscar Velvet for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Eau So Decadent or Oscar Velvet?

Decadence Eau So Decadent lasts longest (Decadence Eau So Decadent 59/100, Oscar Velvet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Eau So Decadent or Oscar Velvet?

Oscar Velvet projects furthest (Oscar Velvet 65/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Eau So Decadent and Oscar Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Magnolia and Jasmine.

Is Decadence Eau So Decadent or Oscar Velvet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Decadence Eau So Decadent is the stronger pick. For winter, Oscar Velvet 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 Oscar Velvet?

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. Oscar Velvet has top notes of Dewberry, Black Currant, Pear and Plum Blossom, heart notes of Datura, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Arum Lily, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Black Orchid and Tonka Bean.