Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Blood orange and mandarin over honey, gardenia, orange blossom, jasmine and peach, settling into beeswax, caramel, patchouli and licorice. Honeyed, bold and seductive.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2017 · Women
Key accords: Blood Orange, Mandarin, Honey, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Blood Orange
- Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Honey
- Gardenia
- Orange Blossom
- Jasmine
- Peach
Base Notes
- Beeswax
- Caramel
- Patchouli
- Licorice
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier belongs to the floral fragrance family. Blood orange and mandarin over honey, gardenia, orange blossom, jasmine and peach, settling into beeswax, caramel, patchouli and licorice. Honeyed, bold and seductive. Scandal opens with Blood Orange and Mandarin. The heart brings Honey, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Peach. It dries down to Beeswax, Caramel, Patchouli, and Licorice.
How to wear Scandal
On skin, Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Nomade by Chloé. Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift. Start with 1 spray Scandal : 2 sprays Nomade and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Scandal opens with Blood Orange and Mandarin.
The heart brings Honey, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Peach.
It dries down to Beeswax, Caramel, Patchouli, and Licorice.
What to layer with Scandal
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, peach, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Scandal : 2 sprays Nomade
Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, caramel, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleecker Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Scandal : 2 sprays Bleecker Street
Amber Oud White Edition by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and patchouli.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud White Edition on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Scandal : 2 sprays Amber Oud White Edition
I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess by Kilian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and peach.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Scandal : 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess
Blockade by Mind Games
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and patchouli.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blockade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Scandal : 2 sprays Blockade
Pairings to approach with care
Aqva Marine Pour Homme by Bvlgari
Not Recommended · 34/99
Scandal has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aqva Marine Pour Homme brings an aquatic contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqva Marine Pour Homme on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Scandal : 2 sprays Aqva Marine Pour Homme
Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist by Adidas
Not Recommended · 38/99
Scandal has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist brings a fruity contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Scandal : 2 sprays Vibes Spark Up Hair & Body Mist
Related fragrances and why
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include jasmine, peach, and patchouli.
- Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9 — Both include jasmine, caramel, and patchouli.
- Amber Oud White Edition by Al Haramain — Both include jasmine and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Scandal?
Scandal opens with Blood Orange and Mandarin. The heart brings Honey, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Peach. It dries down to Beeswax, Caramel, Patchouli, and Licorice.
How long does Scandal last, and how strong is it?
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Scandal?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Scandal?
Nomade by Chloé is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, peach, and patchouli. Apply Scandal first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift. Start with 1 spray Scandal : 2 sprays Nomade.
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