Is Fragrance World Belle Céline Beauty a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Elixir?
Scandal Elixir Parfum
Jean Paul Gaultier by Fabrice Pellegrin, Daphné Bugey, Bruno Jovanovic Original Statement
Scandal Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Belle Céline Beauty EDP
Scandal Elixir and Belle Celine Beauty both aim for a sweet, fruity, and woody profile, but they diverge notably in execution and quality. Scandal Elixir leans heavily into a rich, gourmand experience with potent performance and a cherry-vanilla profile. Belle Celine Beauty, as a budget-friendly alternative, offers a similar vibe but lacks the refinement and depth, sometimes presenting a metallic or bitter edge. The overall composition in Scandal Elixir is more cohesive and luxurious, while Belle Celine Beauty can be a hit or miss depending on individual preferences and tolerance for synthetic notes.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Scandal Elixir
- Belle Céline Beauty
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a potent, long-lasting gourmand fragrance.
- You prefer a polished, well-blended sweet scent.
- You enjoy a prominent cherry note in your fragrances.
- You don't mind paying more for higher quality ingredients.
- You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent profile.
- You prefer a less intense and overpowering fragrance.
- You are seeking an everyday fragrance for casual wear.
- You like to experiment with affordable clone fragrances.
Scandal Elixir Parfum is a decadent cherry-topped gourmand that wraps you in a plush, syrupy cloud. Not for the shy, it commands attention with nuclear performance and a seductive, almost edible trail.
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
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Floral Notes
50%
Leather
50%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
32%
vs
30%
Bergamot
23%
vs
39%
Patchouli
39%
Benzoin
29%
Blackberry
29%
Pink Pepper
24%
Blood Orange
24%
Iris
20%
Ylang-Ylang
17%
Gardenia
17%
Cinnamon
16%
Jasmine
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The dense, sweet-gourmand composition with black cherry, vanilla, and tonka bean makes it ideal for cold winter and crisp autumn weather where its richness and warmth shine. It's too opulent and heavy for summer, but can work in spring evenings.
Occasions
Its bold projection and decadent sweetness make it perfect for evening dates and formal occasions, but it can overwhelm in the office or sporty settings. Best suited for night outs or when you want to be noticed.
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
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 2 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla
Adds benzoin and blackberry, drops amber and floral notes
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