Fragrance comparison

Mönch vs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

Mönch

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #65,966 PowderyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #9,157 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mönch
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mönch1/3

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MönchArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMönch

SillageDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, earthy and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Jasmine SambacIrisVetiverCarrot SeedsAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Decadence Rouge Noir Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,966

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mönch leans dark, powdery, earthy and floral, built around iris, jasmine sambac, vetiver, carrot seed and ambergris. It opens with a dry, rooty feel, then settles into a smoky, stony warmth that reads more introspective than loud. This is a better fit for someone who likes unusual woody florals with a serious mood. It…

Reviews →

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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mönch or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. Mönch is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes. Choose Mönch for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mönch or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Mönch lasts longest (Mönch 80/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mönch or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition projects furthest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100, Mönch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mönch and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, earthy and iris accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Mönch or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition better for summer or winter?

Mönch suits day or night wear; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mönch and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Mönch features Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Vetiver, Carrot Seeds and Ambergris. 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.