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Marc Jacobs Decadence vs Memo Paris Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi for the community favourite, Decadence for the value.
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Notes
Top
PlumSaffronIris
Heart
OrrisJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose
Base
VetiverPapyrusLiquidambar
Accords
Woody
100%
Fruity
97%
Iris
88%
Earthy
83%
Powdery
65%
Sweet
64%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
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 presents Decadence, his first "mature" fragrance in 2015. Each of his pillar fragrances represents a distinctive character: Daisy is a sweet girl next door, Lola is quirky, and Decadence is sexy and sophisticated. The rich and elegant composition was created in collaboration with perfumer Annie Buzantian. The top notes include Italian plum, saffron and iris. Bulgarian rose, Sambac jasmine and orris root form the heart of the perfume, while the base includes warm liquid amber, vetiver and papyrus wood. The bottle design, which is a "personal talisman” of the designer as a symbol of opulence and glamour, is reminiscent of an emerald green handbag with python pattern, gold chain and black tassel. The face of the campaign shot by Steven Meisel is Adriana Lima. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
PlumCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffron
Base
AmberVetiver
Accords
Sweet
100%
Fruity
94%
Warm spicy
94%
Amber
61%
Aromatic
60%
Metallic
50%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Abu Dhabi by Memo Paris is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Abu Dhabi was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Mylène Alran. Top notes are Plum and Cardamom; middle notes are Dates and Saffron; base notes are Amber and Vetiver. Memo Paris Abu Dhabi is a new unisex fragrance launched in 2024. This lavish scent invokes the warm ambiance of the Middle East, opening with spicy cardamom oil and luscious date, leading to an elegant heart of dry vetiver oil. It offers a scented journey that conjures up the enigmatic and hypnotizing desert landscapes.
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (3)
PlumSaffronVetiver
Only in Decadence
IrisOrrisJasmine SambacBulgarian RosePapyrusLiquidambar
Only in Abu Dhabi
CardamomDatesAmber
Rating
3.78vs3.99
Ratings
7,149vs340
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2015vs2024
Which should I buy?
Abu Dhabi for the community favourite, Decadence for the value.
- Abu Dhabi is rated higher by the community: 3.99 from 340 ratings, against 3.78 from 7,149.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Decadence versus "moderate" for Abu Dhabi.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Memo Paris is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Marc Jacobs is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Abu Dhabi if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Decadence if value for money matters most.