Fragrance comparison

Decadence Eau So Decadent vs The Lady

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 829 ratings analysed

Decadence Eau So Decadent

Marc Jacobs

3.85810 votes

Rank #6,377 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Lady

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.1119 votes

Rank #54,478 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Lady takes 5 of 6 categories.

Decadence Eau So Decadent
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lady
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Decadence Eau So Decadent1/6

The Lady5/6

Ratings & consensus: The Lady
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Lady
Sillage & projection: The Lady
Value for money: The Lady
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Lady
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

The LadyParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 810 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerThe LadyRating 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

37%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Lady

SillageThe Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe LadyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh90%

floral80%

green70%

white floral60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearBlack CurrantBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

PralineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 10 hours

VanillaPatchouliCashmere WoodMuskAmberwood

Category winnerThe LadyLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night37

Spring56

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,377

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#54,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Lady by Parfums Marco Serussi is a sweet floral fruity gourmand scent centered on juicy orchard fruits and rich confections. It opens with ripe pear, tart black currant, and citrusy bergamot, sharpened by a kick of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, sweet praline merges with light freesia and lily-of-the-v…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Decadence Eau So Decadent or The Lady?

The Lady takes 5 of 6 categories. Decadence Eau So Decadent is rated 3.85/5 from 810 votes; The Lady is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Decadence Eau So Decadent for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Lady for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Eau So Decadent or The Lady?

The Lady lasts longest (The Lady 75/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Eau So Decadent or The Lady?

The Lady projects furthest (The Lady 78/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Eau So Decadent and The Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cashmere Wood.

Is Decadence Eau So Decadent or The Lady better for summer or winter?

Decadence Eau So Decadent suits daytime wear; The Lady suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence Eau So Decadent and The Lady?

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. The Lady has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk.