I have officially gone off the deep end with my newfound love for both skincare and fragrances. I officially consider myself an all-out, full-blown beauty addict. The latest fragrance to join the not-so-little I now have going on is Marc Jacobs Decadence, and this perfume has taken center stage for me lately. You all already know how much I love the Marc Jacobs Daisy perfumes because they fit my floral/sweet/light checklist, however, it seems I’m branching out these days as Decadence is anything but light and sweet. It’s SO different from what I usually wear, but I am obsessed. It’s the most perfect winter scent!
Let’s start with the packaging, because that is a huge selling point for this specific fragrance, in my opinion. I mean, LOOK AT IT. It’s gorgeous! It’s a spin on putting perfume in your purse, and is designed to look like a little purse itself (complete with a chic python print cap, gold chain strap and classy black tassel detailing). I am completely obsessed with this idea and I think it was implemented in the most perfect way.
Decadence has notes of italian plum, iris flower, saffron, bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac, orris, vetiver, papyrus woods and liquid amber. Sephora describes the style as qualitative, opulent and surprising. I have no idea who comes up with the fragrance descriptions, but they’re always way deeper than something I would ever come up with, haha.
I would definitely agree with opulent (it’s a very rich, luxurious scent) and surprising (I didn’t expect it to smell the way it did at all, but it’s SO good), however, I have no idea what qualitative means in regards to scent, haha. This is a much heavier scent than I would usually reach for (I am generally partial to light, sweet, floral scents), but I’ve come to love the glamorous, sensual scent of Decadence. It’s got enough floral in it to keep it from becoming TOO heavy for me.
Marc Jacobs Decadence is the most perfect fragrance for winter and would make a gorgeous Christmas gift! Better yet, it doubles as stylish home decor, haha (seriously though, mine is part of my office desk decor at the moment). Decadence is available at Sephora in a 0.33oz rollerball ($28) as well as a 1.7oz eau de parfum spray ($95) and 3.4oz eau de parfum spray ($120). While a rollerball would be great for stashing in your bag, I highly recommend getting one of the gorgeous sprays!
Have you tried anything outside your usual fragrance choice lately?
Neversaydiebeauty says
The packaging is gorgeous for that MJ fragrance. So luxe! I hear ya about being a skincare and fragrance junkie. I’ve joined that club too
Chelsea says
Right?! I don’t even think it would matter what the perfume smelled like, I’d still want it just because of the gorgeous bottle. And yeah, it’s a dannnngerous club to be part of. I’m way too close to becoming VIB Rouge already, haha.
cHELSEA says
Oh. My. Gosh. That packaging is the cutest thing ever! I am also a fragrance junkie, and have been gravitating to more heavy, luxurious scents this winter so I might need to give this one a try!
Chelsea says
Yes it definitely is!! I LOVE it. Go give it a smell test next time you’re in Sephora, if you’re looking for a heavier scent that isn’t TOO heavy and musky, this is definitely it.
Tess Galen says
I haven’t had a chance to smell this yet but I saw the ads for it and the bottle is beautiful! Worth is just for that!
Chelsea says
Oh gosh, next trip to Sephora you HAVE to try it! And totally agree on the bottle. So pretty!
Lisa says
I have a really hard time finding fragrances that don’t give me headaches so I tend to wear the same one or two, but I did smell one of the new NEST ones and it was amazing. I think I may need to pick it up for the winter.
Chelsea says
I am the same way! I don’t know if it’s a certain note in some perfumes or what, but there is just something in some perfumes that just hits me right away and is an instant headache. I don’t have that issue with any of the Marc Jacobs Daisy perfumes which are my usual go-to, and I was honestly surprised that I didn’t have a problem with this one too, since it’s usually the heavier scents that do it to me.
As for NEST, I have a little sample size that I got from a Sephora order way back when and have just started using it.. it’s so nice! I also just ordered the Black Friday NEST set from Sephora because I couldn’t resist!
Sammi the Beauty Buff says
I’m right there with you on the “beauty addict” train. This perfume looks gorgeous, so I hope it smells as lovely as it appears! I smelled a few of Marc Jacobs’ perfumes at Sephora and I think the one I liked best was the Daisy Sunshine. I don’t know if he makes it anymore, but it was nice!
Chelsea says
Oooh, I haven’t tried that one before but the bottle is SO cute and now I want to keep an eye out for it! I looooove the Daisy perfumes so much.
Renu says
The packaging is fabulous! Marc Jacobs has the most attractive perfume bottles ever! I am almost out of Honey and want to try a new fragrance.
Chelsea says
I SO agree. I love the adorable Daisy bottles and now this? Unbeatable!
Stacie says
I haven’t seen this one yet, but I do love Marc Jacobs scents. I’ll definitely sample this one. The packaging is gorgeous!
Kristina | The Feminine Files says
Oh. my. god. That is probably the cutest fragrance bottle I’ve EVER seen! I must get a whiff of this perfume soon!
Elisabeth says
That packaging is so gorgeous! I’m normally not a big fragrance person but the perfume description has me wanting to try this!
Nora Grahe says
I love to try this. I have heard so many great things about this scent and I know it’s perfect for Fall too. I hope for a chance to get it, really lovely.