Jean Paul Gaultier 2024 EDP

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Scandal Absolu

by Fabrice Pellegrin , Daphné Bugey , Ane Ayo

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Fabrice Pellegrin, Daphné Bugey, and Ane Ayo. Scandal Absolu opens with Tuberose, settles into a heart of Fig, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Absolu carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a creamy, decadent gourmand that's proving to be a serious crowd-pleaser, despite the odd reviewer sniffing out something a bit... off. Forget the official notes, everyone's getting honey, coconut, and a whole load of sweet fig.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Scandal Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tuberose100%
Heartas listed
Fig100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With significant projection and a clear gourmand profile, this isn't one for the office - it’s far too attention-grabbing. It shines brightest for dates and evening events, offering a luxurious and alluring aura, though some find it versatile enough for more casual, cooler weather wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Scandal Absolu opens with a rich, almost edible sweetness, dominated by a jammy, milky fig that often leans into a creamy coconut accord. The tuberose, while present, is smooth and not at all overtly floral, blending seamlessly into a warm, inviting base of soft sandalwood. It's a syrupy, luxurious scent, far more gourmand than its listed notes suggest, with many reviewers picking up on honey and vanilla.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 3 October

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