Scandal By Night
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Belle Céline Beauty
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.
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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.
A divisive yet sought-after gourmand, Scandal By Night is a honey-drenched, cherry-infused powerhouse. You'll either adore its syrupy sweetness or find it utterly overwhelming - there's rarely an in-between. Expect compliments, and expect to make a statement.
This one's a mixed bag. Some reckon it's a solid dupe for the price, others find it a bit jarring with a metallic kick and that bitter, headache-inducing edge.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 12% |
| Floral | 19% | 19% |
| Fruity | 14% | 17% |
| Green | 2% | 8% |
| Sweet | 40% | 23% |
| Warm | 8% | 10% |
| Woody | 9% | 9% |
| Earthy | 6% | 10% |
| Animalic | 8% | 20% |
| Fresh | 11% | 14% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a heavy, sweet fragrance with significant projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office or sports setting. It shines brightest on dates and evening occasions, as its seductive nature is often mentioned in reviews; some find it too much even for formal events due to its intensity.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and the potentially 'headache-inducing' nature noted by some, this scent is ill-suited for the office. Its warm, sweet, and leathery profile makes it a better fit for a date or an evening out, rather than formal events or casual daytime wear where it might be too intense.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Amber accords and Pear, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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