Fragrances inspired by So Scandal! Eau de Parfum
The original
So Scandal!
Jean Paul Gaultier
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- So Scandal!
- Bint Al Amal
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
So Scandal! and Bint Al Amal both feature raspberry, but diverge wildly.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Raspberry
The main difference
Adds jasmine and milk, drops amber and caramel
Choose Bint Al Amal when
You're on a tight budget and want a fruity scent.
Our verdict
So Scandal! and Candid share a sweet, white floral DNA, but differ in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Orange Blossom, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds milk and raspberry, drops bergamot and citrus
Choose Candid when
You love unapologetically sweet scents.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose
The main difference
Adds milk and raspberry, drops bergamot and chocolate
Our verdict
So Scandal! and So Candid share a similar white floral, tuberose, and lactonic profile, but the overall experience differs.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Milk, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds raspberry
Choose So Candid when
You want a bold fragrance on a budget.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Raspberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and neroli, drops milk and tuberose
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Raspberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber and fruity notes, drops milk and tuberose
What they share
Shares 2 of its 16 notes, including Raspberry, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and blackberry, drops milk and orange blossom
What they share
Shares 2 of its 16 notes, including Raspberry, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and blackberry, drops milk and orange blossom
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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