Fragrance comparison

Swing vs Decibel

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,025 ratings analysed

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Decibel

Azzaro

3.351,020 votes

Rank #4,678 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Swing1/2

Decibel1/2

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

SwingJulian Rouas

DecibelAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.35/ 5 · 1,020 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

23%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

942 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSwing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

amber100%

vanilla92%

balsamic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletGinger

Heart

Vanille

Base

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Top

LicoriceAldehydesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseViolet

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleVetiver

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,601

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,678

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews172

Category winnerDecibelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Swing or Decibel?

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

Which projects more, Swing or Decibel?

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

Do Swing and Decibel smell similar?

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

Is Swing or Decibel better for summer or winter?

Swing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Swing and Decibel?

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