Is Perfume Parlour Great Action 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 | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Great Action 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
- Great Action
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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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme - a sweet fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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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Lowest Upfront
$62.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$127.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 5.0 fl oz (150 ml) - $25.23/fl oz
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Great Action EDP
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