Marc Jacobs Decadence

Marc Jacobs Decadence opens with plum, iris, and saffron in a combination of such deliberate richness that the name seems almost modest — the plum dark and slightly overripe, the iris cool and powdery, the saffron adding its characteristic warm metallic complexity. The opening is sumptuous and immediately seductive.

Rose, jasmine, and orris form a heart of extraordinary depth and sophistication — the classic florals given weight and gravitas by the oriental materials surrounding them. Decadence's heart is not simply beautiful; it is compelling in a way that rewards returning attention.

Vetiver, papyrus, and labdanum create a dry-down of excellent complexity and staying power. Decadence is exactly what it promises: a fragrance for those who refuse to apologize for loving beautiful things — who believe the most honest response to beauty is to surround yourself with it.