Jean Paul Gaultier 2025 EDP

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Scandal Intense

by Nicolas Bonneville , Daphné Bugey , Fabrice Pellegrin

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Nicolas Bonneville, Daphné Bugey, and Fabrice Pellegrin. Scandal Intense opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Intense carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A voluptuous, scandalously sweet floral gourmand with a creamy vanilla core and spicy edge that commands attention and leaves a lingering, decadent trail.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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Scandal Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The creamy vanilla and spicy floral heart make this ideal for the colder months and autumn, while the sweetness and intensity can be cloying in hot weather but are inviting in cool spring evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, enveloping sillage and sweet creamy profile are best for date nights or formal events where you want to leave an impression. The intensity and sweetness are not office or gym friendly.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), VANILLIN, LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, LINALYL ACETATE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, CANANGA ODORATA OIL/EXTRACT, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, GERANYL ACETATE, PINENE, GERANIOL, BENZALDEHYDE, ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, ROSE KETONES, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, CITRAL, TERPINOLENE, TERPINEOL, FARNESOL, ANETHOLE, ISOEUGENOL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CI 60730 (EXT, VIOLET 2), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 17200 (RED 33),

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Scandal Intense Eau de Parfum is a bold, contemporary gourmand that envelops the senses in a sultry embrace of lush ylang-ylang, creamy vanilla absolute, and spicy cardamom. The opening is a flash of warm spice leading straight into a heart of opulent florals, layered over a plush, almost edible base of vanilla and cream. Touches of synthetic musk and amber add modernity and lasting power, while the overall effect is intensely sweet, cozy, and deeply feminine. This fragrance radiates confidence and indulgence, making it perfect for nights out and cooler seasons.

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