Fragrance comparison

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition vs Cuir Velouté

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Cuir Velouté

L'Atelier Gros-Désirs

4.5010 votes

Rank #29,215 AmberLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 3 of 6 categories.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuir Velouté
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition3/6

Cuir Velouté2/6

Ratings & consensus: Cuir Velouté
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Value for money: Cuir Velouté
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Cuir VeloutéL'Atelier Gros-Désirs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 63%

Category winnerCuir VeloutéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

80%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCuir VeloutéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, earthy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

SuedeSaffronMyrrhRaspberryBergamotPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherWhite FlowersVetiverIrisAmberwood

Base6-8+ hrs

Clary SageCaramelCypriolAmberMuskMossLabdanum

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 45%Party 32%Casual 13%Work 11%

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Date 35%Party 26%Work 21%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#29,215

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition makes an unapologetic first impression. The rich Italian plum hits immediately. It is juicy, dark, and thick. A brisk touch of bittersweet saffron cuts through the nectar, joined quickly by an earthy iris note that prevents the fruit from smelling like candy. Within fifteen min…

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Cuir Velouté by L'Atelier Gros-Désirs is a remarkably smooth leather fragrance that pairs supple suede with tart raspberry and dark plum. Instead of hitting your nose with harsh birch tar or heavy campfire smoke, this scent opens with an inviting burst of bright bergamot and warm saffron spice. As it settles on warm s…

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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 Rouge Noir Edition or Cuir Velouté?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 3 of 6 categories. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes; Cuir Velouté is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cuir Velouté for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Cuir Velouté?

They last about the same: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100, Cuir Velouté 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Cuir Velouté?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition projects furthest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100, Cuir Velouté 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Cuir Velouté smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Saffron, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Cuir Velouté better for summer or winter?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition suits evening wear; Cuir Velouté suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Cuir Velouté?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Amber. Cuir Velouté has top notes of Suede, Saffron, Myrrh and Raspberry, heart notes of Leather, White Flowers, Vetiver and Iris, a base of Clary Sage, Caramel, Cypriol and Amber.