Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Decadence
Decadence by Marc Jacobs (2015) is built around Plum, Saffron, Iris, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Valentino · 2017
Donna Noir Absolu
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Rose, Plum. What differs: Pepper, Leather, Cedar. Same family (Oriental Floral).
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Hermès · 2000
Rouge
Shared notes: Saffron, Rose, Iris, Jasmine. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amber.
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Chanel · 2005
Allure Sensuelle
Shared notes: Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Vetiver. What differs: Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange. Same family (Oriental Floral).
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Cacharel · 1987
Loulou
Shared notes: Plum, Iris. What differs: Violet, Anise, Black Currant. Same family (Oriental Floral).
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987
Gem
Shared notes: Plum, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Vetiver. What differs: Peach, Cypress, Cardamom.
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Parfums de Marly · 2019
Cassili
Shared notes: Rose, Plum. What differs: Red Currant, Frangipani, Mimosa. Same family (Oriental Floral).
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Repetto · 2014
Repetto Eau de Parfum
Shared notes: Plum, Rose. What differs: Orange Blossom, Cherry Blossom, Almond. Same family (Oriental Floral).
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2006
The One
Shared notes: Jasmine, Plum, Vetiver. What differs: Peach, Bergamot, Lychee.
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Estée Lauder · 1988
Knowing
Shared notes: Plum, Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver. What differs: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Coriander.
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Roberto Cavalli · 2012
Roberto Cavalli
Shared notes: Plum, Jasmine. What differs: Pink Pepper, Cedar, Orange Blossom. Same family (Oriental Floral).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Decadence?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Donna Noir Absolu by Valentino is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Decadence, including Saffron, Jasmine, Rose.
What is an alternative to Decadence from another house?
Donna Noir Absolu (Valentino, 2017) picks up Saffron, Jasmine, Rose in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.