Decadence Eau So Decadent

Mmmm so fresh. Thats prolly how an ancient Naiad would smell. This is like the Acqua Di Gioia of a mountain spring or a forest stream. Not aquatic but still refreshing, light, earthy & green. Smart move they took out the heavy sharp plum of the OG and replaced it with black currant which is what Police did for Police to Be Sweet Girl which reminds me of Rihanna's Rogue, they replaced plum with black currant and kept the manly medicinal cyclamen but resulting in a much lighter composition. So no plum, saffron or the smoky witchy orris of the Decadence so it is more fruity and I dont get any patchouli vibe here, because saffron always is abit earthy and sharp just like plum is(see Twilight Shimmer MK). Saffron gives the minty candy vibe of the Divine Decadence and the OG, but here we have the ivy instead, amazing green effect. The pear is not a fav note it is usually weirdly sour and salty on me like it is in Armani Code Turquoise, but here it is subtle and adds freshness. I love the entire Decadence line, despite the hate, the original and DD are still bold, unusual and sexy to me. Noooo pickle juice on me, thank God. They all work well with my chemistry. This is more along the lines of Jimmy Choo Exotic, they share a few notes, but this lacks patchouli, which makes it more approachable, carefree and fun. I still get that minty vibe from this one - all the Decadence perfumes share that familiar scent of minty candy, the old fashioned green candy I didnt like to taste when little lol. But this is more mellow, very uplifting, makes me wanna walk in a forest then dive in a pool. Im also a sucker for lily of the valley - the white flowers here keep it cheerful and feminine. I love unusual scents and this stands out. Ive tested it 4 times on my skin and the wind kept reminding me that I love it lol. Only downside it doesnt last as long. Bottle and design,simply gorgeous.

Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau So Decadent was a blind buy from TJ Maxx. I have heard the original and the flankers are great fragrances, and they do seem like ones I would enjoy based on the little bit of research I have done. I saw Decadence Eau So Decadent for $40 for a 100ml bottle and I decided to take a chance on it. I like it right away. First, the bottle is stunning. It's truly a work of art. I look forward to displaying this fragrance. Luckily though I enjoyed the juice inside just as much as the bottle. I got a burst of juicy, ripe pear and a fresh, green quality from the ivy. However, this fragrance is pretty much allllll the middle notes for a big portion of the wear time. The magnolia and lily-of-the-valley are the most prominent notes on my skin. The lemony tinge of the magnolia mixed with the pear is so yummy. The base notes are not as strong as I would have suspected, but they are there. The raspberry gives this fragrance some sweetness, the amber gives it some sensual warmth, and the cashmere wood balances everything else. This is truly a lovely fragrance. It's not the most nuanced or complex, at the end of the day it's a fresh fruity floral, but it smells really good and puts me in a good mood. I'm reminded of springtime, someone below mentioned Easter, and I have to agree. This is a very pleasant and nostalgic scent, which is what I like most about fragrance. Bottom line: $40 well spent! I'm going to happily add this fragrance to my spring rotation. Edit: The amber is really coming out now and it's so lovely!

I was gifted a decadent trio set last year by my family. This was my favourite automatically. It has dewy freshness. Lovely and airy. One problem. The sprayer was faulty out of all three. I’ve managed too solve the problem by soaking the spray cap overnight but it’s still a bit awkward. Anyway, this is the cleanest. Divine is warm and smooth. This is a cold feeling fragrance, maybe that’s why a previous commenter couldn’t connect with it but I like that about it. The original is voluptuous and dark. I am drawn to the fresh notes and I feel the ivy the most and I think I must like the pear and Lily of the valley too. The juicy fruity notes probably help give it a bit of body, the blackcurrants which I think I feel too. When I smelled diptyques Eau de Lierre in store which is an ivy fragrance I immediately was reminded of this. So people who like either one would I think probably like the other. I will most likely purchase Eau de Lierre when this runs out as I don’t think decadence and its flankers are in production anymore. Today is the first time I’m getting to wear this fully. I’ve only ever managed to have bits I’ve had on my fingers trying to press down. I was surprised I got it working. The other two fragrances I had on either wrist last night and were barely distinguishable within 2 hours so hope the longevity is better on this. This is ethereal almost, a smog of cold air whispers around you in a classic fairytale scene in secluded English overgrown gardens. Fresh with the smell of ivy vines and mystery.

I bought a 1 oz of this blindly and on impulse after finding it deeply discounted at Ross, and because of my love for the original Decadence. I was hoping for a lighter, more airy version I could wear in the upcoming warmer months. This is exactly what I wanted; I may even end up using it more than the original simply because this is more versatile and wearable for daytime. To me this is the opening of the original Decadence but with a ton of florals added, and more airy, sparkly, effervescent. Cleaner, while retaining the personality of the original. Florals can easily become boring to me and on my skin have the tendency to develop into an “old lady” scent or disappear entirely. I also tend to have trouble with pear and raspberry notes; something about them can tend to read skanky to my nose if done incorrectly. This, however, works flawlessly, likely because of the green notes freshening everything up a bit. It stays grounded with a strong base of white amber and cashmere, and I think that’s why the more flowery notes here work on my skin. I’m going to continue wearing it as a way of dipping my toes into more floral scents. The only issue for me is that this makes me sneeze like crazy, which I’ve never experienced with a perfume before. (I think it’s the magnolia, which always triggers my allergies horribly when I’m in the South.) I’m going to continue wearing it, though-I love it that much-and see if this effect goes away with continued use. If so, I’ll definitely be buying a full bottle.

Really fresh, but soft and a little bit sweet at the same time. Pear often goes a bit boozy to my nose, but this pear isn't overripe. A couple of minutes after spraying (both on skin and paper) it becomes absolutely delightful, smooth and happy. If I could grade this 4.5 stars I would. I find it to be an objectively great perfume, and whenever I wear it I'm surprised by how much I adore it, but for some reason I can't seem to form an emotional connection to this scent. I never reach for it because I never really find myself craving it. I would describe it as a fresh but still warm scent which is unusual and something that I should love, but it sadly leaves me a little bit cold. I've had a full size bottle for going on two years and I've only wore it a handful of times but every time I think that I should declutter it since I never wear it I try it on, feel enamoured, want to keep it and then keep on never using it. Lather, rinse, repeat. I'm really puzzled by this experience, I don't think I have another fragrance that I feel this way about.