Fragrance comparison

Decibel vs Swing

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,025 ratings analysed

Decibel

Azzaro

3.351,020 votes

Rank #4,678 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Decibel
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Swing
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Decibel1/2

Swing1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Swing
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Decibel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecibelAzzaro

SwingJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 1,020 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

942 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSwing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

vanilla92%

balsamic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LicoriceAldehydesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseViolet

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleVetiver

Top

VioletGinger

Heart

Vanille

Base

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InformationalShared notesViolet and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,678

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews172

Overall rank#59,601

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDecibelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decibel by Azzaro is a daring oriental spicy scent that centers on a prominent, sweet licorice note. Launched in 2011, it brings a distinctive, youthful energy to the skin, perfect for casual evening wear or nights out. The composition balances this sharp, unconventional sweetness with incense and vanilla, creating a …

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Swing by Julian Rouas is a classic fragrance centered on a powdery violet and warm vanilla combination. With a sharp ginger opening, this perfume offers a nostalgic French Riviera aesthetic that feels grounding on the skin. It is best suited for those who appreciate a bold, spice-forward powdery scent profile during t…

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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, Decibel or Swing?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Decibel is rated 3.35/5 from 1,020 votes; Swing is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Decibel for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Swing for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Decibel or Swing?

Swing projects furthest (Swing 75/100, Decibel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decibel and Swing smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet and Vanille.

Is Decibel or Swing better for summer or winter?

Swing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decibel and Swing?

Decibel has top notes of Licorice, Aldehydes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Incense and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille and Vetiver. Swing has top notes of Violet and Ginger, heart notes of Vanille.