Jean Paul Gaultier 2021 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Scandal Pour Homme

by Quentin Bisch , Christophe Raynaud , Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Quentin Bisch, Christophe Raynaud, and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Scandal Pour Homme opens with Mandarin and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A knockout gourmand for men, Scandal Pour Homme projects caramel swagger with a punchy sweetness and striking presence. If you crave attention and crave dessert, nothing else in the designer world hits quite like this.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin53%
Clary Sage47%
Heartas listed
Caramel51%
Tonka Bean49%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Best in fall and winter due to its heavy caramel, tonka, and sweet-ambery warmth, which could overwhelm in heat but feel inviting in cool weather. Spring is possible for evenings, but summer use is limited by the intensity and sweetness.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Ideal for date nights and going out, where its powerful, sweet projection shines. Its loudness and gourmand nature make it less suitable for the office or sporty activities but can add drama to formal or casual occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Linalool, Coumarin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Geraniol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Ci 60730 (Ext. Violet 2), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 14700 (Red 4), Ci 42090 (Blue 1).

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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 Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a powerhouse of modern masculinity, combining juicy mandarin and sage with a heart of decadent caramel and creamy tonka bean. The base of earthy vetiver and smooth vanilla anchors the composition, while amber and subtle spice add depth. The result is a bold, sweet, and warm fragrance that makes a statement, radiating confidence and appeal with every spray.

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Where to buy

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