The Lady vs Decadence Eau So Decadent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Lady takes 5 of 6 categories.
The LadyChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Decadence Eau So DecadentChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lady5/6
Decadence Eau So Decadent1/6
- Ratings & consensus
- The Lady
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Lady
- Sillage & projection
- The Lady
- Value for money
- The Lady
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- The Lady
- Fragranxe ranking
- Decadence Eau So Decadent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The LadyParfums Marco SerussiDecadence Eau So DecadentMarc JacobsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%
3.85/ 5 · 810 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerThe LadyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
31%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
810 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Lady
SillageThe Lady
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe LadyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
fresh90%
floral80%
green70%
white floral60%
sweet50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PearBlack CurrantBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
PralineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 10 hours
VanillaPatchouliCashmere WoodMuskAmberwood
Top20-30 mins
PearBlack CurrantIvy
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
White AmberRaspberryCashmere Wood
Category winnerThe LadyLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer33
Fall100
Winter78
Day90
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day100
Night37
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,478
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,377
PerfumerAnnie Buzantian
Launched—
Reviews97
Category winnerDecadence Eau So DecadentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Lady by Parfums Marco Serussi is a sweet floral fruity gourmand scent centered on juicy orchard fruits and rich confections. It opens with ripe pear, tart black currant, and citrusy bergamot, sharpened by a kick of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, sweet praline merges with light freesia and lily-of-the-v…
Reviews →Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau So Decadent reimagines the dark, syrupy original into a crisp, dewy daytime treat. The first spray releases a brisk splash of watery pear, tart black currant, and sharp green ivy. Give it five minutes to settle. The initial tartness quickly softens into a bright bouquet of magnolia petals, sh…
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, The Lady or Decadence Eau So Decadent?
The Lady takes 5 of 6 categories. The Lady is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes; Decadence Eau So Decadent is rated 3.85/5 from 810 votes. Choose The Lady for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Decadence Eau So Decadent for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Lady or Decadence Eau So Decadent?
The Lady lasts longest (The Lady 75/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Lady or Decadence Eau So Decadent?
The Lady projects furthest (The Lady 78/100, Decadence Eau So Decadent 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lady and Decadence Eau So Decadent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cashmere Wood.
Is The Lady or Decadence Eau So Decadent better for summer or winter?
The Lady suits evening wear; Decadence Eau So Decadent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Lady and Decadence Eau So Decadent?
The Lady has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Decadence Eau So Decadent has top notes of Pear, Black Currant and Ivy, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of White Amber, Raspberry and Cashmere Wood.
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