Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier

Name: Scandal
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
Rating: 6.7 (825 reviews)

2017for women

Perfumers: Daphné Bugey, Christophe Raynaud, Fabrice Pellegrin and DSM-Firmenich

6.7/10

825 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier is a widely worn Sweet Gourmand perfume for women. Scandal came out in 2017. The composition is by Daphné Bugey, Christophe Raynaud, Fabrice Pellegrin and DSM-Firmenich. The top notes are Blood orange and Gardenia; middle note is Honey; base note is Patchouli. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. It lasts very long, with an enormous sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 8/10: enormous
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (70% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 62% of votes
Smells mainly: sweet, gourmand, floral

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

4 notes

Scandal features 4 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Honey

Base notes

The dry-down

Patchouli

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

825 ratings

6.7

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

733 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

727 ratings

8.0

Most rate it 8 of 10.

When to wear

742 season votes

Spring20%
Summer9%
Autumn36%
Winter35%

Who wears it

Men0%
Unisex38%
Women62%

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