Is Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme?
Scandal Pour Homme EDT
Jean Paul Gaultier by Quentin Bisch, Christophe Raynaud, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto Original Acquired
Scandal Pour Homme EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Scandal Pour Homme
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A knockout gourmand for men, Scandal Pour Homme projects caramel swagger with a punchy sweetness and striking presence. If you crave attention and crave dessert, nothing else in the designer world hits quite like this.
A beast-mode compliment-puller that screams confidence. If you fancy a sweet and spicy citrus bomb that lasts ages, this is your jam. Some say it's not unique, comparing it to other gourmand heavy-hitters, but who cares when it gets you noticed?
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vetiver
100%
vs
36%
Mandarin
52%
vs
27%
Caramel
51%
vs
31%
Tonka Bean
48%
vs
28%
Clary Sage
47%
Vanilla
63%
Orange
24%
Patchouli
20%
Incense
19%
Lavender
19%
Cardamom
15%
Pepper
14%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Best in fall and winter due to its heavy caramel, tonka, and sweet-ambery warmth, which could overwhelm in heat but feel inviting in cool weather. Spring is possible for evenings, but summer use is limited by the intensity and sweetness.
Occasions
Ideal for date nights and going out, where its powerful, sweet projection shines. Its loudness and gourmand nature make it less suitable for the office or sporty activities but can add drama to formal or casual occasions.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, this scent is ideal for dates and casual outings where making an impression is key. It's a bit too much for a formal office setting but could work in casual environments if applied lightly. Its sweetness and projection make it less suitable for sport.
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 4 of its 11 notes, including Caramel, Tonka Bean, Mandarin
Adds cardamom and incense, drops clary sage
Where to buy
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