Is Ard Al Zaafaran Amal a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!?
So Scandal! EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Amal EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- So Scandal!
- Amal
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a creamy, fruity dream, a sophisticated white floral that garners endless compliments. For others, it's a bubblegum-sweet, synthetic headache-inducer that belongs in the bargain bin. Love it or hate it, many lament its rumoured discontinuation.
Compiled from community reviews and the house's own product notes: a gourmand white-floral that leans sweeter and cosier than the average Arabian tuberose-jasmine composition, thanks to a honey-chocolate base that keeps it comforting rather than heady.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, it's best reserved for social settings where its bold character can shine without overwhelming. It leans heavily towards dates and nights out due to its sensual and attention-grabbing nature, though it could work casually for those who like to stand out. It's too much for the office or a gym session.
Seasons
The honeyed, chocolate-vanilla base and warm white-floral heart read as a cool-weather comfort scent rather than a bright summer floral, making it best suited to autumn and winter wear.
Occasions
The sweet, cosy gourmand character suits relaxed daytime and evening-date wear well, but its sweetness and moderate projection make it a less obvious choice for the office or formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose
Adds milk and raspberry, drops bergamot and chocolate
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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