Is Fragrance World Belle Céline Beauty a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night?
Scandal By Night EDP
Jean Paul Gaultier by Christophe Raynaud, Daphné Bugey, Fabrice Pellegrin Original Statement
Scandal By Night EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Belle Céline Beauty EDP
Scandal By Night and Belle Celine Beauty share a sweet, vanilla DNA, but diverge significantly in execution. Scandal By Night is a bold, high-quality honey-cherry bomb, known for its intense sweetness and performance. Belle Celine Beauty, as a budget dupe, attempts this profile but can come across as metallic or harsh, lacking the smoothness and depth of the original. If you crave a refined, powerful gourmand and don't mind the price, go with Scandal By Night. If you're seeking an affordable alternative and are willing to gamble on potential rough edges, Belle Celine Beauty might suffice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Scandal By Night
- Belle Céline Beauty
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-quality, long-lasting gourmand.
- You love a bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
- You prefer smooth, well-blended compositions.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You're on a tight budget.
- You want a 'close enough' version of the scent.
- You don't mind potential imperfections in the fragrance.
- You prefer a less intense fragrance.
Sweet, thick and a gourmand-floral, for anyone who likes sweetness loud. Honey and cherry lead, tuberose and orange blossom add flowers, and tonka and vanilla anchor it on cold nights.
It starts sweet and juicy with pear, then a firm leather takes over. Bold, slightly edgy and warm with vanilla, amber and vetiver, it suits dates and evenings out.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Floral Notes
8% share of the perfume
Leather
8% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Musk
7%
vs
11%
Vanilla
6%
vs
16%
Pear
4%
vs
16%
Honey
15% share of the perfume
Cherry
13% share of the perfume
Tuberose
11% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
8% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
7% share of the perfume
Citrus
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Amberwood
6% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
5% share of the perfume
Patchouli
5% share of the perfume
Amber
14% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Bergamot
11% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
8% share of the perfume
Leather
8% share of the perfume
Honey
15% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
7% share of the perfume
Citrus
7% share of the perfume
Musk
7%
vs
11%
Vanilla
6%
vs
16%
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
Honey, vanilla and tonka bean are heavy and warm, so autumn and winter are its natural homes. Summer would be overwhelming.
Occasions
Rich and loud, and built for dates and evenings out. It is far too much for the gym or a quiet office.
Seasons
Pear, vanilla and amber work best in spring and autumn, when the air is cool. Deep winter and high summer both fit less well.
Occasions
Bold and sweet with a leather edge, it is made for dates and evenings out. It is too strong for the office and too sweet for a formal event.
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 13 notes, including Vanilla, Pear, Musk
Adds amberwood and bitter orange, drops amber and bergamot
Where to buy
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