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Decadence by Marc Jacobs — notes
Italian plum and saffron glow against Bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac and orris. Vetiver, papyrus wood and liquid amber give a smooth, warm base.
- House
- Marc Jacobs
- Concentration
- Eau de parfum
- Scento family
- Powder Veil
Notes
Notes as published by Bloomingdale's, checked 20 October 2026.
Scento family
Powder Veil. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin.
Secondary: Wood & Root. Dry, creamy or earthy woods and roots: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss.
Scento reads it as a autumn, winter and spring scent for day and evening wear.
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About Marc Jacobs
American designer label best known for the playful Daisy fragrance family.
Questions
What does Decadence smell like?
Italian plum and saffron glow against Bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac and orris. Vetiver, papyrus wood and liquid amber give a smooth, warm base. Its character reads floral, powdery, warm and fruity.
What are the top notes of Decadence?
The top notes of Decadence by Marc Jacobs are plum, iris and saffron. The heart opens to rose, jasmine sambac and iris, and the base rests on vetiver, papyrus and amber. Notes as published by Bloomingdale's.
What family is Decadence?
Scento places Decadence in the Powder Veil family. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin. Its secondary family is Wood & Root: dry, creamy or earthy woods and roots: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss.
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