Decadence
woody up front, then fruity, settling into iris.
About
Decadence by Marc Jacobs is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Decadence was launched in 2015. Decadence was created by Annie Buzantian and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Plum, Saffron and Iris; middle notes are Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose; base notes are Vetiver, Papyrus and Liquidambar. Marc Jacobs…
Noses: Ann Gottlieb · Annie Buzantian
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownHeart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Decadence smell like?
woody up front, then fruity, settling into iris. Dominant accords: woody, fruity, iris.
What notes are in Decadence?
Top: Plum, Saffron, Iris. Heart: Orris, Jasmine Sambac, Bulgarian Rose. Base: Vetiver, Papyrus, Liquidambar.
How long does Decadence last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Decadence loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Decadence best for?
Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Decadence?
Night wear leads at 70%. Day is a secondary pick at 30%.
Is Decadence for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 56% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Decadence?
Composed by Ann Gottlieb and Annie Buzantian. Released in 2015.
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