Fragrance comparison

La Balade vs Decadence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

La Balade

Verdii Fragrance

3.297 votes

Rank #63,005 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Decadence

Insider Parfums

4.119 votes

Rank #38,746 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Balade
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Decadence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Balade0/4

Decadence4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La BaladeVerdii Fragrance

DecadenceInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

57%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDecadence

SillageDecadence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDecadenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

chocolate77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotIris

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSageVetiver

Top

NeroliCitronBasilBergamot

Heart

ChocolateJasmineIrisVanillaAmberRose

Base

MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCitron, Bergamot, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for La Balade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,005

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDecadenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Balade by Verdii Fragrance opens with a zesty splash of citron and bergamot, cut through by cool, powdery iris root. It feels clean right away. The sharp citrus edge softens after ten minutes, making room for dry cedarwood, white musk, and a subtle hum of warm amber. Earthy vetiver and herbal sage anchor the base, …

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Decadence by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp, bright burst of neroli and citron before settling into a warm, chocolate-dusted heart. This 2024 release is a versatile unisex scent that balances citrus freshness with a powdery, amber-rich finish. It performs well on skin during crisp autumn days, offering a grounded …

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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, La Balade or Decadence?

Decadence takes 4 of 4 categories. La Balade is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Decadence is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose La Balade for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Decadence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Balade or Decadence?

Decadence lasts longest (Decadence 88/100, La Balade 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Balade or Decadence?

Decadence projects furthest (Decadence 75/100, La Balade 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Balade and Decadence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Bergamot, Iris and Musk.

Is La Balade or Decadence better for summer or winter?

La Balade suits daytime wear; Decadence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Balade and Decadence?

La Balade has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Musk, Cedar and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sage and Vetiver. Decadence has top notes of Neroli, Citron, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Chocolate, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.