Jean Paul Gaultier 2022 EDP

F Acquired

Scandal Le Parfum

by Ane Ayo , Fabrice Pellegrin , Daphné Bugey

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Ane Ayo, Fabrice Pellegrin, and Daphné Bugey. Scandal Le Parfum opens with Jasmine, settles into a heart of Salt and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Le Parfum carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A sultry gourmand powerhouse with a scandalous caramel-vanilla core, Scandal Le Parfum is unapologetically rich and seductive. It demands attention and is best reserved for cold nights and high-impact moments.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
  • Warm
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Scandal Le Parfum Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine100%
Heartas listed
Caramel57%
Salt43%
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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The syrupy caramel and rich vanilla are perfect for cold weather, making this a decadent choice for fall and especially winter, while its power can overwhelm in summer. It can work on cool spring nights but is rarely airy or breezy.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a bold, seductive gourmand best suited for dates and nights out. Its projection and sweetness can be too much for the office or sporty settings, but it shines in formal events where statement scents are welcome.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHAN, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ANISE ALCOHOL

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

Another shop's list names 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 Le Parfum drenches the skin in luscious salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and honeyed white florals, all wrapped in a plush, intoxicating embrace. Jasmine and tuberose add a narcotic edge, while the salty note sharpens the sweetness, making it both delicious and addictive. This is the perfume equivalent of a lavish dessert - dense, golden, and intensely sensual, with a sillage that turns heads and lingers long after you leave the room.

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Where to buy

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