The Decadents by Alkemia Perfumes bottle
Alkemia Perfumes

The Decadents

4.4/5 · 49 votes Unisex 2014
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day67
Night75
Fall100
Winter100
Spring17
Summer8
Our take

The Decadents exists for the person who wants a fragrance that feels like a velvet curtain drawn across a dim room. With cacao, rum, honey, and vanilla all present, the composition leans heavily into a rich, edible sweetness that never apologizes for its weight. Tobacco and leather add a dark, slightly worn edge, while amber and musk give the blend a warm, powdery texture that sits close to the skin. This is not a bright or airy scent, and that is precisely the point for wearers who find clean florals too distant from their personal style.

Sharra Lamoureaux composed a fragrance that prizes density over sparkle. The floral accord here is buried under layers of warm spicy resin and animalic depth, creating a profile that feels personal rather than performative. Vodka and opium notes contribute to a slightly sharp, intoxicating lift that keeps the heavy materials from becoming flat. It suits someone who enjoys smelling like a treat but wants the bitterness of leather and tobacco to ground that indulgence.

Those who prefer crisp citrus or green herbs will find this blend overwhelming. The sweetness lingers near the body, wrapping the wearer in a cloud that does not push outward across a wide space. It stays present through an evening spent indoors, holding onto the clothes and the air around the neck without demanding attention from across the room. This intimacy makes it a poor choice for hot weather or crowded offices where subtlety is measured by distance.

Picture a heavy pour of dark liquor in a glass held inside a library while the cold wind rattles the windowpane.

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