Fragrance comparison

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition vs Decadence One Eight K Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

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79%scent match

Very similar

Decadence One Eight K Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.33147 votes

Rank #5,832 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Decadence One Eight K Edition
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition4/8

Decadence One Eight K Edition4/8

Ratings & consensus: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Community sentiment: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Longevity: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Sillage & projection: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Value for money: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Versatility: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence One Eight K Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Decadence One Eight K EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 147 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

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

60%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

SillageDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

iris84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both woody, iris and fruity

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

PlumSaffronIris

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverLiquidambar

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

Spring40

Summer27

Fall88

Winter100

Day48

Night100

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

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

Men3

Unisex23

Women74

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#5,832

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K 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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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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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 Decadence One Eight K Edition?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes; Decadence One Eight K Edition is rated 4.33/5 from 147 votes. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Decadence One Eight K Edition for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Decadence One Eight K Edition?

They last about the same: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100, Decadence One Eight K Edition 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Decadence One Eight K Edition?

Projection is very close: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100, Decadence One Eight K Edition 70/100 for sillage.

Do Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Decadence One Eight K Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, iris and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Saffron, Iris and Jasmine Sambac.

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

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

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

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. 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.