Score

88/100

Jean Paul Gaultier

Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum

Parfum2022Christophe Raynaud, Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Quentin Bisch

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

aromatic

woody

vanilla

$80–$170

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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

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The Scandal line

Popular

All 40

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.

When

Spring, 47%
Summer, 17%
Fall, 87%, best
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 39%
Night, 92%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a cheaper alternative to Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum?

Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir matches at 82% similarity in our database. $25–$55 vs $80–$170 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.

What does Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Absolu (81%), Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky (71%), Armaf King (72%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum?

Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.

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.