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Score
88/100

Jean Paul Gaultier

Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum

2022

Geranium and warm wood over vanilla — Scandal's denser male flanker, evening signature.

Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum
aromatic
woody
vanilla

The take

What works

  • Geranium-warm wood denser male Scandal — long-lasting
  • Less sweet than original — mature evening masculine

Trade-offs

  • Synthetic opening overwhelms
  • Redundant if you own the original Scandal

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring47%
Summer17%
Fall87%
Winter100%
Day39%
Night92%

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Absolu (81%), Hugo Boss Boss The Scent For Him Magnetic (52%), Rabanne 1 Million Night Elixir (50%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum last?

6–8 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 77/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning.

Is Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum worth it?

At $80–$170, yes for this tier. Geranium-warm wood denser male Scandal — long-lasting. Less sweet than original — mature evening masculine.

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