Fragrance comparison

Decadence One Eight K Edition vs Cuore

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

3 wins

Decadence One Eight K Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.33147 votes

Rank #5,832 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #20,239 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence One Eight K Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Decadence One Eight K Edition
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Decadence One Eight K Edition3/5

Cuore2/5

Ratings & consensus: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuore
Sillage & projection: Cuore
Value for money: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence One Eight K Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decadence One Eight K EditionMarc Jacobs

CuoreGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value45

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

iris84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverLiquidambar

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPlum, Saffron and Iris. Durations are only published for Decadence One Eight K Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer27

Fall88

Winter100

Day48

Night100

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex23

Women74

Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,832

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#20,239

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Decadence One Eight K Edition is a dense, unapologetic woody floral wrapped in dark fruit and earth. The opening delivers a sharp burst of sweet Italian plum and bitter saffron. Give it two minutes to settle. Once the alcohol lifts, a thick layer of powdery iris and buttery orris root takes over the scent …

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Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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 One Eight K Edition or Cuore?

Decadence One Eight K Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Decadence One Eight K Edition is rated 4.33/5 from 147 votes; Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Decadence One Eight K Edition for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence One Eight K Edition or Cuore?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, Decadence One Eight K Edition 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence One Eight K Edition or Cuore?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Decadence One Eight K Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence One Eight K Edition and Cuore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Saffron and Iris.

Is Decadence One Eight K Edition or Cuore better for summer or winter?

Decadence One Eight K Edition suits evening wear; Cuore suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence One Eight K Edition and Cuore?

Decadence One Eight K Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris Root, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Liquidambar. Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.