Jean Paul Gaultier 2026 Parfum

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Scandal Pour Homme Elixir

by Quentin Bisch , Nathalie Gracia-Cetto , Christophe Raynaud , Louise Turner

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Elixir is a Parfum launched in 2026, created by Quentin Bisch, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Christophe Raynaud, and Louise Turner. Scandal Pour Homme Elixir opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Black Cherry, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Lavender, Geranium, and Spearmint, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Pour Homme Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Sweet, bold, and utterly modern, Scandal Pour Homme Elixir is a cherry-vanilla bomb with a plush gourmand backbone. Not for the shy, this is a statement scent with seductive warmth and impressive projection.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Scandal Pour Homme Elixir Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

The plush cherry-vanilla-amber core and strong sweetness make this a standout in cool fall and winter, while its richness can feel heavy in heat. Spring is possible for evenings, but summer is too warm for this gourmand blend.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold, seductive projection and gourmand cherry-vanilla sweetness make it ideal for dates or upscale events, but it risks being too loud for office or sporty settings. Suits nightlife and making a statement.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Spearmint
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Pour Homme Elixir opens with a blast of juicy black cherry, kissed by citrus and aromatic sage, immediately wrapping you in a syrupy, mouthwatering cloud. The heart pulses with boozy rum, smoky patchouli, and cooling spearmint, while the drydown is a decadent blend of creamy vanilla, tonka, and wood. Rich, sweet, and unashamedly bold, it leaves a magnetic trail that lingers long after you've left the room.

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