Is The Essence Vault Scandal For Him - 184 a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme?

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Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Scandal Pour Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Scandal For Him - 184 Eau de Parfum bottle Scandal For Him - 184 EDP
$66.00+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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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 Pour Homme EDT
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Scandal For Him - 184 EDP
No. 184 chases JPG Scandal Pour Homme's caramel-and-vetiver signature and lands the sweet tonka-caramel heart fairly well, but the clary sage-mandarin opening is thinner and the whole thing fades faster than the original's confident, all-evening trail.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Scandal Pour Homme EDT A Scandal For Him - 184 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 Pour Homme EDT
Scandal For Him - 184 EDP

Notes

Scandal Pour Homme
Scandal For Him - 184

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 100% vs 100%
Mandarin Mandarin 52% vs 47%
Caramel Caramel 51% vs 55%
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 48% vs 44%
Clary Sage Clary Sage 47% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Mandarin Mandarin 52% vs 47%
Clary Sage Clary Sage 47% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Caramel Caramel 51% vs 55%
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 48% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Scandal Pour Homme Scandal For Him - 184
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Scandal For Him - 184

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Wearers put Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Caramel, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Scandal Pour Homme EDT
Scandal For Him - 184 EDP

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