Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier for Women
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier for Women
Eau de Parfum
Main Accords
honey
sweet
white floral
citrus
caramel
Scandal Notes
- Top Notes: Blood Orange Mandarin Orange
- Heart Notes: Gardenia Honey Jasmine Orange Blossom Peach
Top Notes
Blood Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
Gardenia
Honey
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Peach
Base Notes
Beeswax
Caramel
Licorice
Patchouli
Scent Family
Main Accords
honey
sweet
white floral
citrus
caramel
Scandal Notes
- Top Notes: Blood Orange Mandarin Orange
- Heart Notes: Gardenia Honey Jasmine Orange Blossom Peach
Top Notes
Blood Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
Gardenia
Honey
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Peach
Base Notes
Beeswax
Caramel
Licorice
Patchouli
Scent Family
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Blood Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
Gardenia
Honey
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Peach
Base Notes
Beeswax
Caramel
Licorice
Patchouli
Scandal Overview
Scandal (Eau de Parfum) by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Women Floral, Gourmand, Amber fragrance released in 2017, opening with Blood Orange and Mandarin Orange, revealing a heart of Honey, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Peach, and drying down to Beeswax, Caramel, Patchouli, and Licorice; expect 8–12 hours of longevity with enormous sillage and beast-mode projection, best for users aged 20–40.
Scent Profile
Wearability & Verdict
Pros
• Addictive honey-orange signature that stands out
• Beastly projection with enormous sillage—high impact
• Long lasting 8–12+ hours on skin
• Compliment magnet for cooler weather
• Elegant bottle and widely available at fair price
Cons
• Can be cloyingly sweet and heavy in heat
• Not office- or school-friendly due to strength
• Honey/licorice accord may be polarizing
• Overapplication can overwhelm close spaces
• Similar flankers can cause confusion when shopping
Good to Wear For:
- Dinner, Date Night, Party / Night Out, Wedding
Not Recommended For:
- School, Office / Work, Business Meetings, Gym / Sports, Travel / Airplane, Religious Places
Pros
• Addictive honey-orange signature that stands out
• Beastly projection with enormous sillage—high impact
• Long lasting 8–12+ hours on skin
• Compliment magnet for cooler weather
• Elegant bottle and widely available at fair price
Cons
• Can be cloyingly sweet and heavy in heat
• Not office- or school-friendly due to strength
• Honey/licorice accord may be polarizing
• Overapplication can overwhelm close spaces
• Similar flankers can cause confusion when shopping
Good to Wear For:
- Dinner, Date Night, Party / Night Out, Wedding
Not Recommended For:
- School, Office / Work, Business Meetings, Gym / Sports, Travel / Airplane, Religious Places
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