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Scandalous Elixir For Men - 2579

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Perfume Parlour Scandalous Elixir For Men - 2579 is an Eau de Parfum. Scandalous Elixir For Men - 2579 opens with Black Cherry, settles into a heart of Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean. Perfume Parlour's Scandalous Elixir For Men - 2579 carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Scandalous Elixir For Men keeps the black cherry-patchouli-tonka trio that anchors Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Pour Homme Elixir, delivering the same boozy-sweet, patchouli-driven oriental in a simplified three-note frame.
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  • Bold
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Scandalous Elixir For Men - 2579 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier
36%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Black Cherry100%
Heartas listed
Patchouli100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A warm, sweet cherry-patchouli-tonka oriental that performs best in cold weather.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

The bold, sweet character suits evenings and dates more than reserved office settings.

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

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

Scandalous Elixir For Men opens with a rich, boozy black cherry, an immediately sweet and dark first impression. Patchouli takes over in the heart, adding an earthy, slightly bitter counterweight to the fruit. Tonka bean closes the fragrance out with a warm, almost gourmand sweetness that lingers well. The result is a compact, confident oriental built for cold-weather evenings, with enough sweetness to feel inviting without tipping into cloying. It suits anyone who wants a bold, patchouli-forward signature with a fruity twist rather than a classic woody or spicy men's fragrance, and performs well for both casual and date-night wear once the temperature drops.

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