So Scandal!
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Odyssey Mandarin Sky
So Scandal! and Odyssey Mandarin Sky both lean heavily into sweetness, but diverge significantly in their accord profiles. So Scandal! is a creamy, fruity white floral, while Odyssey Mandarin Sky is a bright orange and caramel gourmand. The Jean Paul Gaultier leans 'sophisticated', while the Armaf alternative is more 'playful'. So Scandal! is more likely to polarize due to its strength and synthetic undertones. If you prefer a more crowd-pleasing, gourmand experience, Odyssey Mandarin Sky is the safer bet. If you like strong, sweet, unique scents, So Scandal! is the better choice.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a creamy, sophisticated white floral.
- You enjoy strong, unique scents.
- Fruity scents are your weakness.
- You prefer a gourmand fragrance.
- You want a playful, sweet scent.
- Orange and caramel notes appeal to you.
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a creamy, fruity dream, a sophisticated white floral that garners endless compliments. For others, it's a bubblegum-sweet, synthetic headache-inducer that belongs in the bargain bin. Love it or hate it, many lament its rumoured discontinuation.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 19% |
| Floral | 52% | 4% |
| Fruity | 24% | 4% |
| Green | 2% | 13% |
| Sweet | 38% | 18% |
| Warm | 1% | 11% |
| Woody | 0% | 23% |
| Earthy | 0% | 12% |
| Animalic | 9% | 6% |
| Fresh | 7% | 20% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, it's best reserved for social settings where its bold character can shine without overwhelming. It leans heavily towards dates and nights out due to its sensual and attention-grabbing nature, though it could work casually for those who like to stand out. It's too much for the office or a gym session.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet accords
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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