PlumOpens with
OrrisHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Decadence
The moment when the lights dim, and you feel the energy of a packed dance floor — vibrant and unapologetic.
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DecadenceMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Decadence by Marc Jacobs was launched in 2015 and created by perfumers Annie Buzantian and Ann Gottlieb. This Oriental Floral fragrance opens with a sharp blend of plum and saffron, which can be polarizing for many enthusiasts who find it overly harsh. The heart notes of iris, orris, jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose, and vetiver add layers of warmth and sweetness that contrast the initial sharpness. Despite winning the Fragrance Foundation Award for 'Fragrance of the Year – Women's Prestige' in 2016, Decadence has been criticized by some as a loud 'club scent,' not quite living up to its glamorous marketing promises.
Decadence projects strongly from its initial sharp top notes, so use it sparingly in warmer weather. The powdery earthy base takes time to bloom, so give it an hour before reapplying if you want the full effect.
Fig. 01 — Decadence, Marc Jacobs
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Ann Gottlieb
The mind behind every Calvin Klein fragranceAnn Gottlieb is a fragrance developer with more than fifty years in the cosmetic industry, beginning her career at Revlon before spending six and a half years at Estée Lauder, where she learned the art, science, and business of fragrance under Estée Lauder's personal tutelage.
Co-created with Annie Buzantian
The Decadence line
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Designer Marc Jacobs
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 24%.