Scandal pour Homme 2021

Scandal pour Homme by Jean Paul Gaultier
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6.7 / 10 946 Ratings
A perfume by Jean Paul Gaultier for men, released in 2021. The scent is sweet-synthetic. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Creamy

Fragrance Notes

CaramelCaramel Tonka beanTonka bean Clary sageClary sage VetiverVetiver

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Scent
6.7946 Ratings
Longevity
7.9871 Ratings
Sillage
7.6870 Ratings
Bottle
7.5863 Ratings
Value for money
6.9779 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 03/24/2025.
Interesting Facts
The faces of the advertising campaign are models Parker van Noord and Imaan Hammam, filmed by Jonas Lindstroem.

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24 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Oleo

46 Reviews
Oleo
Oleo
Helpful Review 7  
Scandalous
What can I say about Scandal pour Homme? Well, what is scandalous is the number of compliments I receive with this fragrance… As simple as that.

I don't know how the hype for this doesn't reach the stars - maybe the famous reviewers don't go out at night anymore - because the results in me are frankly scandalous: Pretty much every woman I meet gives me at least one compliment. It might smell especially good on me, but I don't think that's the case.

Let's be clear, I'm not a teenager anymore and I don't go out on that plan. Also, I usually wear a suit (more casual, but I like suits, period) and clearly I don't look like a youngster.

So let's demystify prejudices:

- Some famous reviewers say it's for teens: FALSE. I'm over 40 and I’ve received very positive attention from women under 30, women in their thirties, and women over 40.

- Smells great, but it's generic: FALSE. I’ve tried all the new designer fragrances. None have given me anything remotely similar. The key, and this is the real key, is how it smells in the air… This potion is pure magic.

- It’s extremely sweet and dense: FALSE. It’s very sweet, especially if you smell it in a tester, but when it dries on the skin the scent has an effect that is close to animalic without being so; it remains clean, sweet, creamy and inviting. In addition, the tangerine induces a considerable freshness that lasts a long time.

Fragrance details:

Above-average projection, with a heavy trail and great longevity: The performance doesn’t disappoint. Excellent.

… What else do you want? Do you also pretend it to change your life or revolutionize the world?

Age: Well, I already talked about that. Unisex? Although a woman can wear it, it isn’t a scent that I would recommend at all: There’re much better options for them.

Occasions? For me, this is a perfume that I see exclusively for cocktail parties, clubbing and date nights. Contrary to what many reviewers say, I see it more striking in well-dressed men, not in adolescents (for them I also think there’re better proposals).

So only twilight or night… That’s all. I wouldn’t wear this perfume on any other occasion.

Finally: You can already read the notes of the fragrance, there is nothing special about them apparently. But listen, it gets addictive…

And in my case, the effect is ​​scandalous (like that inspired song by Prince).
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Edifier

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Edifier
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Children of the Night
Scandal must be what fragheads refer to as "screechy". The caramel sweetness combines with the aromatics to create a nose-tingling and head-splitting concoction. The bombastic opening is reminiscent of Paco Rabanne Phantom. I am not a fan of sickly sweet scents such as these but I would pick Phantom over this if I had to. These scents smell like something children would wear but apparently adult men wear them to go clubbing and to impress the ladies. If I understand correctly, men wear sweet scents only because women like sweet scents and they want the ladies to move in for a whiff. To that I say, it is a good thing men do not have to dress like women to attract them.
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Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
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The Three Musketeers
Scandal pour Homme revolves around three keynotes: clary sage, caramel, and vetiver, which give me aromatic, cosy, and earthy sensations. But a fourth protagonist also joins the trio, the tonka bean. And it is thanks to this trio, indeed a quartet, that I have been inspired to give the title to this review. The Three Musketeers is a short story written by Alexandre Dumas, which tells the adventures of the young D'Artagnan, who joins three formidable Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. But I'm not here to tell you this story. Instead, I want to share something about the recent, but not the latest, release of Jean Paul Gaultier.

Scandal Pour Homme is an amber-woody-fougère fragrance with some soft and spicy notes. The sweetness of the scent is the element that shines through, giving it quite a light feel. On the first puff, it might give an impression of déjà vu, something that looks like a Paco Rabanne creation. It is neither a revolutionary nor disruptive perfume, but rather something in the wake of Le Beau with burnt caramel instead of milky coconut. But it's still solid, and that's what counts.

Scandal appears soft, persuasive, sweet, sensual, and fresh on my skin. The initial accord reveals silvery notes of clary sage, accompanied by a hint of citrus for a bit of freshness. The mix of sage leaves and mandarin orange peel creates a creamy, rich, sweet note with a slightly metallic slant. In contrast to the tonka note, which is all too present from the very first moment, the tangy note completely passes by in a moment.

The chewy burnt caramel sauce muddles the heart. The smoky, salty, and sweet notes add depth without becoming a pudding crème brûlée. Instead, smooth, buttery, and sticky aromas ooze from the skin. A faint powdery nuance is hidden in this guilty pleasure, which I associate with some violet leaves or iris roots. Despite the abundance of sugary notes, the heart unveils a leathery nuance, not too raw or animalic, but a velvety suede-like tinge. Although it features caramel, the fragrance is not overly gourmand. Sweet, but not gourmand like Ultra Mâle, for instance.

The last act shows all the warm spiciness of roasted tonka beans. The vanilla and talc notes come to life and mingle with vetiver's cool, smoky, and earthy chords. The root is clean, not too dirty or inky, as in Encre Noire Eau de Toilette, but freshly green and herbal. There is also a lot of warmth here, adding to the vibes of a warmed room from the fireplace. The entire experience remains warm, round, slightly creamy, and sweet thanks to the warm, inviting tonka bean.

Scandal pour Homme performs very well during the cooler months of fall, winter, and early spring. I think it could be cloying and annoying if worn in the heat during the summer months. It's a clubbing or night-out scent but also a pleasant daytime scent. It plays well for the first few hours and lasts for quite a long time—a nice-smelling scent but not groundbreaking.

I base my opinion and review on a bottle I have owned since October 2022.

-Elysium
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LeSmelleur

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LeSmelleur
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Not that scandalous
Based on the notes listed I expected Scandal to be sweet and chocolatey, something like Paco Rabanne Pure XS Night. In reality, it opens rather sour, almost like 1 Million. After a few minutes the scent becomes mostly nutty, and it stays like that. It's nutty, sour, and aromatic, with little outright sweetness. It's more salty than sweet.

Scandal is similar to 1 Million Parfum, although with differences (not as all over the place, no florals, nut instead of the coconut). It's similar to Valentino Uomo, if I remember correctly. Lattafa Hayaati Al Maleky also comes to mind, although it goes all-in and overboard on the fresh-nutty combo.

Scandal is cleaner, sharper, and more reserved. I would say it's not very scandalous, more like weird. It's also more cold than warm. The drama, if any, is of the courtroom type, not the orgy type. Overall, a decently pleasant scent, sharp in a good way, somewhat shocking. Suitable for a Christian Bale psycho stock broker type.

The greyness of the bottle fits the scent pretty well. Not sure about the gold. This fragrance might be too cold for winter, and too heavy for summer. I'm curious how it would feel for spring and autumn.

Read more of my perfume reviews at The Scent Stories: thescentstories.substack.com
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FantOmaSS

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Definitely not my style...
So, Jean Paul, we immediately recognize your "paw"...
So this Scandal is, let's say, deja vu.
Neither good nor bad, neither brilliant nor disgusting, but deja vu...
Like we take a bit of what's already been done, and add a pinch of this, a touch of that, to end up with a "new" perfume.
So to me it smells like a million other perfumes, not better, not worse...
It's a bit overdosed for my taste.
A kind of Paco Rabanne 1 Million version JPG...
The opening? A kind of caramelized popcorn very (too) vanilla, sweet, explosive...
Nothing unique though but i expected something else.
So i don't know where the mandarin is, but to my nose it goes completely unnoticed, the opposite of Tonka which is indeed (too) present.
On the whole rather synthetic, chemical, commonplace, boring...
In short, you will understand, nothing new under the sun.
Powerful sillage and strong longevity, however.
It's a shame because Jean Paul has regaled us in the past with beautiful creations.
The bottle is still nice, i like the pompous side of the cap, (plastic), do not dream either.
Conclusion: JPG Scandal, no reason to make a scandal.
My rating: 5/10
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DPArtistDPArtist 4 years ago
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1st thoughts: Very nice though familiar (safe?) smelling, possibly a combo of Le Male le Parfum, Le Beau & other tonka type modern scents.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 4 years ago
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256 take on the bubblegummy type in the last 3 years. It's a less sweet version of Stronger With You. Sweet, with some freshness. Useless.
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KuraiKurai 4 years ago
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Tonka-ambrox mix with a wee bit of aromatics/spice. Good performance. I guess it works well for the young clubbers, not for me
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 4 years ago
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well... sweet caramel with hints of coconut and fruity something. Feminine, childish and synthetic like a fancy sunscreen
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DAVID043329DAVID043329 6 days ago
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A mishmash of tonka sweetness, a floral touch, with a vetiver finisher, all enveloped in a synthetic bubble. Meh, somewhat boring and flat.
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OisinVOisinV 11 months ago
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Scandalously generic, sweet and synthetic. The DNA is giving me Joop! Homme Le Parfum vibes, with less depth and a sickly quality.
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Nik604Nik604 1 year ago
14 years old teens favorite smell, my good friend son things that this s the greatest smell on Earth...hahahah
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MitchcraftMitchcraft 1 year ago
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I keep being surprised when coming back to old scents recently to find i actually love them more than i thought at first. Great for Winter!
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TobiiTobii 1 year ago
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Sweet, powdery vanilla type of scent. I adore it personally. Can be overpowering. Recommended for sweet-scent lovers.
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HugoMontezHugoMontez 4 years ago
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The opening is a bit unique. Sweet (but not caramel), fresh, aromatic, a bit bubblegumy too. It dries down very similar to Le Beau.
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