Is Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night?
Scandal By Night EDP
Jean Paul Gaultier by Christophe Raynaud, Daphné Bugey, Fabrice Pellegrin Original Acquired
Scandal By Night EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Candid Tonight EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A polarizing but often adored dupe, Candid Tonight nails the honeyed cherry and tuberose vibe of its discontinued inspiration. Performance can be a bit hit or miss, so you'll either be bathed in luxurious warm sweetness or wishing for more oomph.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find the sillage powerful, others report weak longevity, making it less ideal for office wear. Its sweet, warm, and sensual profile, coupled with a performance better suited for intimate settings or colder weather, makes it a prime candidate for date nights and evening events.
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 4 of its 13 notes, including Vanilla, Pear, Sandalwood
Adds amberwood and cherry, drops bergamot and freesia
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