Décadence (Parfum) by Prince Matchabelli
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Simon Jeruchim
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Décadence 1985 Parfum

8.5 / 10 3 Ratings
A perfume by Prince Matchabelli for women, released in 1985. The scent is green-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Green
Spicy
Powdery
Woody
Chypre
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8.53 Ratings
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7.68 Ratings
Submitted by Autunno, last update on 12/12/2019.
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This is a variant of the perfume Décadence (Eau de Toilette) by Prince Matchabelli, which differs in concentration.

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Sorceress

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Sorceress
Sorceress
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Sweetly Floral, Perfectly Mixed Fruit
This is a well-mixed blend of jammy fruits that are richly blended to give a vintage feel to a perfume that's really not that old. If you didn't know the name or year of this perfume you would swear you were smelling a vintage perfume from decades ago. It's full-bodied, thick and lays on a bed of deep woods.
It's a sticky floral, almost narcotic with its sweetness. Decadence is sensual, old-school and more sophisticated than one would expect for its price. Some might call this a stuffy type of perfume, and that's ok. It's just not their style. It's not for everyone. That's what makes perfumes fun for all of us.
Decadence is long-lasting and strong, better-suited for nights. If you're looking for a strong perfume that brings you back to vintages, this might be one that's affordable. It's like walking down a lush garden path, inhaling every bouquet you can, with an outdoor kitchen not far away.
My bottle and box are marked "Parfums International" and look like the Prince Matchabelli bottle, so I'm actually not sure which one I own. I can post my review in both sections until someone can advise.
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Minigolf

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Dreamy Chypre by Matchabelli - Art
I already know two fragrances from the "Scent Prince" (and I have them too):
"Wind Song", a spicy-floral carnation scent, and...
"Cachet", a thick, heavy 80s oakmoss Chypre "board".
And now a third, wonderful fragrance:
"Decadence", also an 80s Chypre, but one of the spicy-floral kind.
With great longevity and equally impressive sillage.
The scent starts off quite harmlessly with citrus, peach, and a bit of "leaf green". Just as if it couldn't "cloud the waters" and drifts along completely insignificantly.
BUT THAT IS DECEPTIVE!!!
The little rascal (I have a mini) soon unexpectedly lets a floral garden bloom that truly has depth.
Garden carnations, very spicy, mingle with lily of the valley, where leaves and stems have been included in the distillation.
Roses, still armed with thorns on their branches, battle with ylang-ylang and jasmine for dominance, while iris, dark purple, sprinkles its powder over the squabblers and calls for harmony.
Which eventually does come....
Only much later in the foreground, but long before already latent and subtly present:
Woods, "earth", and moss. The "foundation" that makes a Chypre. Wonderful sandalwood contributes its own unique touch. Sweet and bitter at the same time, it could be a standalone perfume and enhances the EdP even further.
It's a shame that this "prince's jewel" is now almost impossible to find.
Quite different from "Cachet" and "Wind Song", but with the typical "Matchabelli" signature.
WUUUNNNSCHLIIISTEEEE!!!!
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