Jean Paul Gaultier 2025 EDP

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Scandal Pour Homme Intense

by Quentin Bisch , Christophe Raynaud , Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Quentin Bisch, Christophe Raynaud, and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Scandal Pour Homme Intense opens with Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Leather. Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Pour Homme Intense carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A striking blend of leather, vetiver, and spicy aromatics, Scandal Pour Homme Intense is a bold, modern masculine with real presence. It's assertive and refined, ideal for cooler nights and commanding attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Scandal Pour Homme Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clary Sage100%
Heartas listed
Vetiver100%
Baseas listed
Leather100%

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 dominant leather, vetiver, and spicy warmth make this best for cooler fall and winter days, while the herbal-aromatic opening lets it work in spring. It may feel too heavy for hot summer weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Scandal Pour Homme Intense projects well and is bold and sensual, making it ideal for date nights and evening events. Its intensity can be too much for the office or sporty settings, but it works well for formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, LIMONENE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, LINALYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL, PINENE, VANILLIN, COUMARIN, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRAL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, TERPINEOL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, ROSE KETONES, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, CEDRUS ATLANTICA OIL/EXTRACT, CARVONE, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ANETHOLE, TERPINOLENE, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, BENZALDEHYDE, SCLAREOL, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL, EUGENOL, CI 60730 (EXT, VIOLET 2), CAMPHOR, CINNAMAL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 42090 (BLUE 1), CI 14700 (RED 4),

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

1 of 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 Pour Homme Intense opens with a vibrant hit of clary sage, quickly revealing its heart of supple, animalic leather wrapped in dry, earthy vetiver. The composition is rich and textured, with spicy and aromatic nuances layered over a smoky, woody foundation. Subtle sweetness and musky undertones create a powerful, sensual signature that radiates modern confidence. Intense yet controlled, it leaves a memorable trail that lingers with sophistication and warmth.

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