Spectrum E vs The Decadents
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spectrum E takes 2 of 3 categories.
Spectrum EChoose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
The DecadentsChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spectrum E2/3
The Decadents1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spectrum E
- Sillage & projection
- Spectrum E
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Decadents
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spectrum ELily LambertThe DecadentsAlkemia PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
4.41/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
53%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpectrum E
SillageSpectrum E
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
floral91%
sweet83%
cacao74%
powdery65%
aquatic56%
sweet100%
floral92%
cacao84%
honey77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and cacao
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OpiumMuskCacaoWater Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
OpiumCacaoHoneyRumTobaccoAmberMuskLeatherVanillaVodka
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOpium, Musk and Cacao. Durations are only published for Spectrum E, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring17
Summer8
Fall100
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,496
PerfumerLily Lambert
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,996
PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerThe DecadentsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpectrum E by Lily Lambert is a moody, unexpected blend that pairs cool petrichor rain with dark cocoa and smoky floral opium. It kicks off with a damp, refreshing shower mist before sinking into powdery dark cacao and warm musk. Instead of turning into a heavy dessert or a harsh vintage spice bomb, it settles like a …
Reviews →The Decadents by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The Decadents was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.
Reviews →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, Spectrum E or The Decadents?
Spectrum E takes 2 of 3 categories. Spectrum E is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; The Decadents is rated 4.41/5 from 49 votes. Choose Spectrum E for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose The Decadents for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Spectrum E or The Decadents?
Spectrum E lasts longest (Spectrum E 80/100, The Decadents 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spectrum E or The Decadents?
Spectrum E projects furthest (Spectrum E 75/100, The Decadents 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spectrum E and The Decadents smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and cacao accords. Common notes include Opium, Musk and Cacao.
Is Spectrum E or The Decadents better for summer or winter?
The Decadents suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spectrum E and The Decadents?
Spectrum E features Opium, Musk, Cacao and Water Notes. The Decadents features Opium, Cacao, Honey, Rum and Tobacco.
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