Is The Fragrance World UK Mrs Scandal a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal?

Mrs Scandal EDP

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Scandal Eau de Parfum bottle Scandal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2017 Year -
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Mrs Scandal Eau de Parfum bottle Mrs Scandal EDP
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Best value £0.73/ml (80ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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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 - Mrs Scandal EDP
Mrs Scandal keeps Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal's honey-gardenia loudness at the opening but loses the licorice-edged chypre grip of the original's patchouli-beeswax base within a couple of hours.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Scandal EDP A Mrs Scandal 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
Mrs Scandal EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blood Orange 100% vs 100%
Patchouli 38% vs 54%
Beeswax 33% vs 45%
Honey 28% vs 43%
Gardenia 26% vs 29%
Orange Blossom 25% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Blood Orange 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Honey 28% vs 43%
Gardenia 26% vs 29%
Orange Blossom 25% vs 26%
Only in Scandal
Jasmine 19%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 54%
Beeswax 33% vs 45%
Only in Scandal
Caramel 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Mrs Scandal
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Mrs Scandal

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

The dense honey-gardenia warmth suits cooler months better than hot weather, where the sweetness can feel heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

The loud, glossy honey character reads best on nights out and dates; too much for the office or sport.

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
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Blood Orange, Patchouli, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Adds caramel and jasmine

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International (3)

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Scandal EDP
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International (3)

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work

30ml 2 offers
80ml 1 offer

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