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

Scandal Pour Homme

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2021	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Scandal Pour Homme

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 Elixir

A beast-mode compliment-puller that screams confidence. If you fancy a sweet and spicy citrus bomb that lasts ages, this is your jam. Some say it's not unique, comparing it to other gourmand heavy-hitters, but who cares when it gets you noticed?

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	15%
Floral	4%	4%
Fruity	3%	3%
Green	16%	5%
Sweet	31%	35%
Warm	9%	19%
Woody	24%	15%
Earthy	17%	17%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	10%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Scandal Pour Homme EdT

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Vetiver 100%

Base Notes

Vanilla 63% Vetiver 37%

Shared Notes

Mandarin 52% vs 27%

Only in Scandal Pour Homme

Clary Sage 47%

Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Orange 24% Lavender 19% Cardamom 15% Pepper 14%

Shared Notes

Caramel 51% vs 31%

Tonka Bean 48% vs 28%

Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Patchouli 20% Incense 19%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 100% vs 36%

Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Vanilla 63%

Accords

Scandal Pour Homme Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

100%

Caramel

64%

50%

Citrus

100%

92%

Gourmand

Vanilla

90%

84%

Sweet

76%

60%

Aromatic

61%

Warm Spicy

60%

45%

Amber

52%

Balsamic

51%

Fresh Spicy

50%

Lavender

50%

40%

Woody

30%

Soft Spicy

Caramel shared

100%

64%

Citrus shared

50%

100%

Gourmand

92%

Vanilla

90%

Sweet shared

84%

76%

Aromatic shared

60%

61%

Warm Spicy

60%

Amber shared

45%

52%

Balsamic

51%

Fresh Spicy

50%

Lavender

50%

Woody

40%

Soft Spicy

30%

Performance

Scandal Pour Homme Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Scandal Pour Homme

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 Elixir

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, this scent is ideal for dates and casual outings where making an impression is key. It's a bit too much for a formal office setting but could work in casual environments if applied lightly. Its sweetness and projection make it less suitable for sport.