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Decadence One Eight K Edition vs Rave For Women

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

Updated 250 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence One Eight K Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Decadence One Eight K Edition

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Rave For Women

    Choose it for a iris and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Decadence One Eight K Edition4/7
Rave For Women2/7
Ratings & consensus
Decadence One Eight K Edition
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Decadence One Eight K Edition
Sillage & projection
Decadence One Eight K Edition
Value for money
Rave For Women
Versatility
Decadence One Eight K Edition
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rave For Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Decadence One Eight K EditionMarc Jacobs
Rave For WomenSapil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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

37%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityDecadence One Eight K Edition

SillageDecadence One Eight K Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value93
Category winnerRave For WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
iris84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
iris100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
amber77%
earthy69%
woody61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both fruity, iris and woody

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
PlumSaffronIris
Heart
Orris RootBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
AmberVetiverPapyrus
InformationalShared notesPlum, Saffron, Iris and Orris Root. 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
Spring72
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex23
Women74
Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%
Men2
Unisex25
Women74
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#5,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerRave For WomenHigher 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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Rave For Women opens with plum, saffron and iris, then settles into a soft rose and jasmine heart with a warm ambery, woody base. On skin it usually reads sweet, powdery and comforting rather than loud. Shoppers often like it for the price, the smooth blending and the cosy evening feel. It may suit anyone who enjoys f…

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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 Rave For Women?

Decadence One Eight K Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Decadence One Eight K Edition is rated 4.33/5 from 147 votes; Rave For Women is rated 3.92/5 from 103 votes. Choose Decadence One Eight K Edition for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rave For Women for a iris and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Decadence One Eight K Edition or Rave For Women?

Decadence One Eight K Edition lasts longest (Decadence One Eight K Edition 74/100, Rave For Women 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence One Eight K Edition or Rave For Women?

Decadence One Eight K Edition projects furthest (Decadence One Eight K Edition 70/100, Rave For Women 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence One Eight K Edition and Rave For Women smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Saffron, Iris and Orris Root.

Is Decadence One Eight K Edition or Rave For Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rave For Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Decadence One Eight K Edition is the stronger pick. Decadence One Eight K Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence One Eight K Edition and Rave For Women?

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. Rave For Women has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris Root, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Papyrus.

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