Is The Essence Vault Scandal For Her - 862 a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal?

Scandal For Her - 862 EDP

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Scandal For Her - 862 Eau de Parfum bottle Scandal For Her - 862 EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Scandal EDP
A bold and sweet scent that's enticing for evening wear. Scandal balances lush florals and sweet honey, offering an unmistakable presence.
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Our Verdict - Scandal For Her - 862 EDP
The Essence Vault's No. 862 goes after JPG Scandal Pour Femme's honeyed-gourmand attitude, landing the sweet honey-gardenia core convincingly but skipping most of the original's caramel-praline complexity, so it reads simpler and doesn't hold its projection past a few hours.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Scandal EDP A Scandal For Her - 862 EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Scandal EDP
Scandal For Her - 862 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blood Orange Blood Orange 52% vs 52%
Only in Scandal
Mandarin Mandarin 47%
Only in Scandal For Her - 862
Honey Honey 47%
Shared Notes
Patchouli Patchouli 25% vs 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Scandal Scandal For Her - 862
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Scandal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm honey and rich patchouli notes make it well-suited for cooler weather, but the sweet, floral, and fruity elements provide enough versatility for spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Scandal's boldness and sweetness make it an intriguing choice for dates and casual outings, while its strength and richness can be overwhelming for sports or the office.

Scandal For Her - 862

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Femme, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Femme, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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.

Overall scent match
22%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Blood Orange, Patchouli, Gardenia

Key Differences

Adds beeswax and caramel

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Scandal EDP
Scandal For Her - 862 EDP

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