Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette vs Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

Scandal Pour Homme

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2021	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

A knockout gourmand for men, Scandal Pour Homme projects caramel swagger with a punchy sweetness and striking presence. If you crave attention and crave dessert, nothing else in the designer world hits quite like this.

Statement

Our Verdict - Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper sweet shop scramble. Most love the bright orange and caramel combo, but for some, the initial synthetic blast and cloying sweetness can be a bit much. Give it time, it genuinely seems to get better with age.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	19%
Floral	4%	4%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	16%	13%
Sweet	31%	18%
Warm	9%	11%
Woody	24%	23%
Earthy	17%	12%
Animalic	0%	6%
Fresh	10%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Scandal Pour Homme EdT

Odyssey Mandarin Sky EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Vetiver 100%

Base Notes

Ambroxan 37% Cedar 33% Vetiver 30%

Shared Notes

Mandarin 52% vs 33%

Only in Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Clary Sage 47%

Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

Orange 28% Saffron 19% Sage 19%

Shared Notes

Caramel 51% vs 44%

Tonka Bean 48% vs 33%

Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

Marigold 22%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 100% vs 30%

Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

Ambroxan 37% Cedar 33%

Accords

Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

100%

Caramel

74%

50%

Citrus

100%

92%

Gourmand

84%

Sweet

73%

60%

Aromatic

55%

45%

Amber

58%

Vanilla

49%

40%

Woody

47%

30%

Soft Spicy

Caramel shared

100%

74%

Citrus shared

50%

100%

Gourmand

92%

Sweet shared

84%

73%

Aromatic shared

60%

55%

Amber shared

45%

58%

Vanilla

49%

Woody shared

40%

47%

Soft Spicy

30%

Performance

Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Best in fall and winter due to its heavy caramel, tonka, and sweet-ambery warmth, which could overwhelm in heat but feel inviting in cool weather. Spring is possible for evenings, but summer use is limited by the intensity and sweetness.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Ideal for date nights and going out, where its powerful, sweet projection shines. Its loudness and gourmand nature make it less suitable for the office or sporty activities but can add drama to formal or casual occasions.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

While the citrus gives it some daytime appeal, the strong, sweet caramel and tonka make it less ideal for a formal office setting. It shines in casual and romantic date scenarios, especially in cooler weather, though some find it versatile enough for year-round wear outside of scorching heat.