Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu is a decadent, woody-gourmand statement with plush caramelized warmth and nutty depth. It commands attention with creamy, seductive power, perfect for cold nights and making lasting impressions.
Divisive and expensive, this is a love-it-or-hate-it sandalwood. Some adore its milky, figgy woodiness, finding it ethereal and comforting. Others get barnyard, hay, or even 'minty fig water'. It's Jean-Claude Ellena's signature watercolour style, for better or worse.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 9% |
| Fruity | 25% | 13% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 41% | 42% |
| Warm | 10% | 5% |
| Woody | 30% | 28% |
| Earthy | 5% | 2% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The intense woody-gourmand warmth, chestnut and caramel make this a stellar choice for chilly fall and winter nights, where its richness shines. The fruit and spice keep it lively for spring, but it is too heavy and sweet for summer heat.
Occasions
Sensual warmth and bold sweet woods make it perfect for date nights and formal evening wear. May be too rich and attention grabbing for office or sport settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subtle sillage and calming nature make it ideal for office wear, where it won't overpower. The creamy woodiness is suitable for casual outings and intimate dates, but its lack of projection and formal power limits its use for grander formal events or active sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords and Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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