Scandal Pour Homme Parfum vs Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Scandal Pour Homme

Parfum	Concentration	Edt
M	Gender	U
2019	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	£££££

Elysium Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Scandal Pour Homme Parfum

A benchmark modern fougere that bridges classic barbershop refinement with contemporary freshness. Polished, versatile, and quietly commanding, it embodies understated luxury and effortless masculinity.

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Our Verdict - Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

This flanker of Elysium is a divisive one. Many find it a refreshing, zesty update to the original, amping up the citrus and adding a unique rhubarb tartness. However, a significant number of people find the performance abysmal and the scent profile too generic or even unpleasant, like cleaning product. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind-buy for everyone.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	13%
Floral	29%	21%
Fruity	2%	13%
Green	18%	21%
Sweet	15%	14%
Warm	9%	8%
Woody	10%	11%
Earthy	8%	7%
Animalic	6%	9%
Fresh	24%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum

Elysium Intense EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 15% vs 10%

Bergamot 14% vs 12%

Only in Scandal Pour Homme Parfum

Mint 15% Lemon 15% Petitgrain 14% Tarragon 13% Basil 13%

Only in Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 16% Rhubarb 16% Lime 13% Musk 11% Artemisia 11% Thyme 10%

Shared Notes

Lily Of The Valley 26% vs 13%

Jasmine 26% vs 13%

Rose 23% vs 12%

Only in Scandal Pour Homme Parfum

Violet 24%

Only in Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Blackcurrant 18% Apple 16% Orange Blossom 14% Tuberose 13%

Shared Notes

Ambergris 8% vs 7%

Vetiver 7% vs 10%

Labdanum 6% vs 6%

Cedar 6% vs 7%

Only in Scandal Pour Homme Parfum

Oakmoss 9% Clove 8% Tonka Bean 7% Patchouli 7% Musk 7% Sandalwood 7% Cardamom 7% Nutmeg 7% Rhubarb 6% Cashmere Wood 6%

Only in Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Juniper 11% Woody 8% Violet Leaf 8% Galbanum 7% Pepper 7% Leather 7% Vanilla 7% Benzoin 7% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 6%

Accords

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

100%

Aromatic

100%

75%

Citrus

86%

65%

Fresh Spicy

75%

60%

Green

71%

50%

Woody

70%

Fruity

65%

White Floral

54%

45%

Mossy

30%

Amber

Aromatic shared

100%

Citrus shared

75%

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

75%

Green shared

60%

71%

Woody shared

50%

70%

Fruity

65%

White Floral

54%

Mossy

45%

Amber

30%

Performance

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

The aromatic fougere structure with fresh citrus, mint, and herbal notes makes this vibrant for spring and fall, while moss, woods, and spices add enough depth for cooler weather. Not too heavy for summer, but best in moderate temperatures.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Versatile and refined with a clean, uplifting character, this fits office and date settings perfectly. Projection is moderate and never overwhelming, so it's suitable for both professional and casual occasions but less ideal for sporty or ultra-formal events.

Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Formal

Despite its 'Intense' moniker, this fragrance is widely reported to have moderate to weak performance, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser for dates. While it could work for some formal events, other scents might offer more gravitas.