Jean Paul Gaultier
2 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Check best deal on ScandalLike warm honey and orange blossom drizzled over caramel with soft patchouli underneath.
Main accords: honey, gourmand, sweet, white floral, citrus, caramel. 2017 · Eau de Parfum
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Sometimes citedRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 2 of these link to a published source.
Maison Alhambra Candid is widely sold as a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal.
Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is widely sold as a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal. Community fidelity estimate 92%.
Maison Alhambra Candid is the closest one we know of. People name it more often than the others, but not everyone agrees.
Yes, there are 2. They include Maison Alhambra Candid, Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky.
Each one is listed above, with how it differs from the original.
No. A dupe aims for the same smell, but it uses a different formula.
Cheaper ingredients usually show in the opening, and in how long it lasts. That is why we say how each one differs, instead of giving a match score.
Like warm honey and orange blossom drizzled over caramel with soft patchouli underneath. It opens on Blood Orange, Mandarin.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal is a feminine Eau de Parfum from 2017 that lives up to its provocative name with an irresistible combination of honey, caramel, and gardenia. This is a gourmand-floral that tastes as good as it smells, wrapping sweet, golden notes around lush white flowers in a way that is bold, confident, and utterly seductive. It is the fragrance equivalent of a knowing smile.
The opening pairs blood orange and mandarin orange, creating a bright citrus burst that cuts through the sweetness. The blood orange is rich and slightly bitter, mandarin adds sweet juiciness. This citrus opening provides freshness before the sweet indulgence begins.
The heart is where Scandal reveals its addictive character with honey, gardenia, orange blossom, jasmine, and peach. The honey is golden and slightly waxy, creating a natural sweetness. Gardenia adds creamy, exotic white floral richness. Orange blossom contributes honeyed warmth, jasmine brings exotic sweetness, and peach adds velvety fruitiness.
The base is deeply gourmand with beeswax, caramel, patchouli, and licorice. Beeswax extends the honey theme with its waxy, natural sweetness. Caramel adds buttery richness. Patchouli provides earthy depth, and licorice contributes a subtle, slightly sweet herbal quality.
Scandal works year-round but excels in cooler months. It is perfect for evening wear, social occasions, and date nights. Its sweet, honey-floral character projects well and lasts impressively. A bold, unforgettable fragrance for women who are not afraid to cause a little scandal.
