Fragrance comparison

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition vs Gem Parfum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

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50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #23,093 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition1/8

Gem Parfum6/8

Ratings & consensus: Gem Parfum
Community sentiment: Gem Parfum
Longevity: Gem Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gem Parfum
Value for money: Gem Parfum
Versatility: Gem Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

Category winnerGem ParfumRating 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

62%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGem ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fruity 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

Top20-40 mins

PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day45

Night100

Category winnerGem ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

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

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#23,093

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Gem Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels is a lavish fruity chypre that captures the bold, unapologetic character of late eighties perfumery. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of stewed peach and ripe dark plum, dusted with dry coriander and cardamom spices. As the initial brightness settles, a plush floral core of clove-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 Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes; Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Gem Parfum?

Projection is very close: Gem Parfum 74/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100 for sillage.

Do Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Gem Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Iris, Orris and Rose.

Is Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Gem Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Gem Parfum?

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. Gem Parfum has top notes of Peach, Plum, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Carnation, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Civet, Oakmoss and Patchouli.