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Scandal Eau de Parfum bottle Scandal EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Scandal Extrait bottle Scandal Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Scandal EDP
A bold and sweet scent that's enticing for evening wear. Scandal balances lush florals and sweet honey, offering an unmistakable presence.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Scandal Extrait
Recreates Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal's honeyed floral-amber signature closely, keeping the blood orange opening and gardenia-honey heart that made the original a hit.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Scandal EDP
Scandal Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Blood Orange 100% vs 57%
Only in Scandal
Mandarin 42%
Shared Notes
Honey 28% vs 55%
Gardenia 26% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 52%
Only in Scandal
Benzoin 48%

Accords

Scandal Scandal
95%
Honey
90%
Sweet
90%
80%
White Floral
65%
70%
Earthy
60%
Citrus
45%
Amber
60%
95%
Sweet shared
90%
90%
White Floral shared
80%
65%
70%
Citrus shared
60%
45%
60%

Performance

Scandal Scandal
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Scandal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm honey and rich patchouli notes make it well-suited for cooler weather, but the sweet, floral, and fruity elements provide enough versatility for spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Scandal's boldness and sweetness make it an intriguing choice for dates and casual outings, while its strength and richness can be overwhelming for sports or the office.

Scandal

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A honeyed floral-amber scent that suits cooler months best, with enough brightness for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Sweet and confident enough for dates and dressy occasions, versatile for casual wear too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, white floral, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Scandal EDP
Scandal Extrait
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