Is Maison Alhambra Candid Pour Homme a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme?
Scandal Pour Homme EDT
Jean Paul Gaultier by Quentin Bisch, Christophe Raynaud, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto Original Acquired
Scandal Pour Homme EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Candid Pour Homme EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Scandal Pour Homme
- Candid Pour Homme
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
If you're on the hunt for a bang-on dupe for JPG Scandal, you've found it here. Mostly agreed to be a stellar clone, offering great performance and value - just don't expect it to reinvent the wheel, rather replicate a popular one. Ideal for those who love sweet, confident scents without the designer price tag.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vetiver
100%
vs
100%
Mandarin
52%
vs
53%
Caramel
51%
vs
59%
Tonka Bean
48%
vs
40%
Clary Sage
47%
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46%
Vetiver
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With strong projection and a sweet, bold profile, this scent is best suited for social scenes like dates or casual outings. It might be a bit much for a formal setting or the office, where a softer touch is often preferred. The caramel makes it less suitable for sporty activities.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Caramel, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Scandal Pour Homme EDT
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