Fragrance comparison

Decadence Eau So Decadent vs Zen Moon Essence

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 930 ratings analysed

Decadence Eau So Decadent

Marc Jacobs

3.85810 votes

Rank #7,335 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zen Moon Essence

Shiseido

3.99120 votes

Rank #29,656 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Moon Essence takes 6 of 7 categories.

Decadence Eau So Decadent
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Moon Essence
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Decadence Eau So Decadent1/7

Zen Moon Essence6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Moon Essence
Community sentiment: Zen Moon Essence
Longevity: Zen Moon Essence
Sillage & projection: Zen Moon Essence
Value for money: Zen Moon Essence
Versatility: Zen Moon Essence
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

Zen Moon EssenceShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 810 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerZen Moon EssenceRating 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

29%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerZen Moon EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZen Moon Essence

SillageZen Moon Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerZen Moon EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh90%

floral80%

green70%

white floral60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

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

PearPineappleGrapefruitBergamotRose

Heart

RaspberryMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaVioletTuberose

Base

PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskAmberCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPear, Magnolia, Jasmine and Raspberry. 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

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZen Moon EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

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

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,335

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#29,656

PerfumerMichel Almairac

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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Zen Moon Essence captures the cool, quiet mood of late summer evenings. It opens with a bright burst of fresh pear and tart grapefruit, balanced by a sharp hint of pineapple. As it rests on the skin, the initial juicy fruits settle into a soft floral heart of magnolia and jasmine. The base provides a quiet warmth thro…

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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 Zen Moon Essence?

Zen Moon Essence takes 6 of 7 categories. Decadence Eau So Decadent is rated 3.85/5 from 810 votes; Zen Moon Essence is rated 3.99/5 from 120 votes. Choose Decadence Eau So Decadent for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Moon Essence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Eau So Decadent or Zen Moon Essence?

Zen Moon Essence lasts longest (Zen Moon Essence 63/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Eau So Decadent or Zen Moon Essence?

Zen Moon Essence projects furthest (Zen Moon Essence 65/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Eau So Decadent and Zen Moon Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Magnolia, Jasmine and Raspberry.

Is Decadence Eau So Decadent or Zen Moon Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Decadence Eau So Decadent is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Moon Essence 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 Zen Moon Essence?

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. Zen Moon Essence has top notes of Pear, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Amber.