Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Elixir vs Marc Jacobs Decadence

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Elixir and Marc Jacobs Decadence compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Scandal ElixirJean Paul Gaultier20263.5★

82% alikevs

DecadenceMarc Jacobs20153.8★

The difference in plain words

Scandal Elixir and Decadence are very similar; both have Iris, Orris and Jasmine Sambac. Scandal Elixir leans more violet, while Decadence leans warm spicy. Decadence lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lastingDecadence

Stronger projectionDecadence

Better perceived valueDecadence

More of a night scentDecadence

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Scandal Elixir ● Decadence

Both share: Iris · Orris · Jasmine Sambac

Only in Scandal Elixir: Blackberry · Blood Orange · Pink Pepper · Bergamot · Ylang Ylang · Cinnamon · Gardenia · Patchouli +2

Only in Decadence: Plum · Saffron · Bulgarian Rose · Vetiver · Papyrus · Liquidambar

Community votes

Scandal Elixir ← · → Decadence

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Decadence +10

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Decadence +16

Price valueDecadence +10

Night-nessDecadence +14

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Scandal Elixir profile →Decadence profile →