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Scandal pour Homme 2021

6.8 / 10 1062 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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6.81062 Ratings
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7.8978 Ratings
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7.6976 Ratings
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Interesting Facts
The faces of the advertising campaign are models Parker van Noord and Imaan Hammam, filmed by Jonas Lindstroem.

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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).
Updated on 06/15/2022
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Edifier

10 Reviews
Edifier
Edifier
Helpful Review 7  
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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StinkSultan

72 Reviews
StinkSultan
StinkSultan
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Not Worthy of the Crown
Since I was planning to buy some samples of Scandal pour Homme Le Parfum and Scandal pour Homme Absolu, I felt obliged to try the original Scandal pour Homme as well, purely for reference and comparison to the other two when I'll test them and write their reviews.

So, what I get with Scandal pour Homme is an immediate synthetic blast, mixed with some pumped up creamy sweetness from the tonka bean. There's also a caramel in there somewhere, but it's not very prominent. I get more of a toffee kind of smell, which I guess is somewhat similar to caramel. The clary sage note adds some freshness and herbaceous feel, as well as a clear lack of balance to the composition, but after a while it dissipates noticeably. The vetiver tries its best to bring some of that earthy/woody dryness, yet it's a difficult task when you're engulfed in syntheticness and bothering sweetness. The fragrance also lacks proper development. It's pretty much the same from start to finish. And in terms of quality, I thing the couple of times I mentioned 'synthetic' should be enough to give you an idea of it. I imagine someone rebel, cocky, and scandalous would smell like this, which I suppose that's who this fragrance was made for.

For an eau de toilette, Scandal pour Homme did quite well in terms of longevity. I got around 8 hours until it would pretty much vanish from my skin. And projection-wise, for the first hour I had a solid one foot bubble around me, but afterwards this bubble would pop and settle down plenty. Given its synthetic nature, I also went nose-blind quite quickly to it. So I did need some help from a couple of friends in order to determine its projecting power and longevity. So in terms of sprays, I wouldn't really put on more than 5, really.

For occasions, this pretty much falls into the daily/leisure wear category. I wouldn't wear this to more special situations since it's too synthetic, immature, playful, and bland for most events. Sure, you could definitely rock this at a party/club, but personally, I don't think I'd want to smell like this - synthetic and sweet - in those situations.

No, actually, I don't think I'd want to smell like this in any situation. It's just a generic, annoying, poorly-executed fragrance. And what really makes Scandal pour Homme redundant is the fact that you've got many better options out there. Many better in this same ballpark of designer-ish sweetness and genericness, but also many that are simply better executed. There's certainly people that will like this, for one reason or another. But I still stand to my point: there's better options out there which just make Scandal pour Homme not worth the money, nor a consideration.

Overall Rating: 5.9/10
Updated on 09/06/2025
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Elysium

914 Reviews
Elysium
Elysium
Helpful Review 1  
The Three Musketeers
Scandal pour Homme revolves around three keynotes—clary sage, caramel, and vetiver—later joined by a fourth, the tonka bean. Like D’Artagnan joining the three Musketeers, tonka completes the ensemble and gives this review its title. Dumas’s tale of camaraderie and character feels like the perfect parallel to this scent’s own alliance of notes. But instead of retelling his story, I’ll share my impressions of one of Jean Paul Gaultier’s more recent creations.

Scandal pour Homme is an amber-woody-fougère with soft, spicy undertones. Its sweetness shines brightest, lending the fragrance a smooth, lighthearted charm. The opening may feel familiar—evoking memories of a Paco Rabanne composition. It’s not revolutionary or daring, but rather a well-polished evolution of Le Beau Mâle —swapping milky coconut for burnt caramel. And that’s perfectly fine; solid craftsmanship has its own appeal.

On skin, Scandal feels persuasive, sweet, and quietly sensual. The opening reveals silvery clary sage, brushed with a touch of citrus brightness. Sage leaves and mandarin peel intertwine to form a creamy, slightly metallic accord, soon joined by tonka’s warm, ambery depth. The tangy freshness fades quickly, making room for something more indulgent.

A chewy, burnt caramel heart soon takes center stage. Smoky, salty, and buttery tones flow together without tipping into dessert territory. Beneath the sweetness lies a faint powdery nuance—perhaps from violet leaf or iris root—adding sophistication. A soft suede-like leather hums in the background, tempering the sugar with texture and warmth. Despite its gourmand elements, Scandal remains balanced—sweet, but never cloying, unlike Ultra Mâle.

In the drydown, roasted tonka beans emerge, releasing cozy whiffs of vanilla and talc. Vetiver joins in with its cool, earthy, and slightly smoky accents—clean and green rather than dark or inky like Encre Noire Eau de Toilette . The result feels like the gentle warmth of a firelit room: inviting, round, and slightly creamy.

Scandal pour Homme performs best in cooler months—autumn through early spring—when its sweetness feels comforting rather than overwhelming. It suits evening wear, nights out, or simply moments when you want a soft aura of confidence. It may not break new ground, but it wears its style with grace and reliability.

A bottle I’ve owned since October 2022 has only deepened my appreciation. Scandal pour Homme is not a rebel—it’s a well-dressed companion, charming in its familiarity and steady in its warmth.

-Elysium
Updated on 11/07/2025
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JozoBerk

5 Reviews
JozoBerk
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Too aromatic for a sweet scent
It’s not great. The clary sage doesn’t work well for me, the gourmand everything else makes it kitchen herb sage along with the vetiver and sage + caramel is a terrible combo imho. nnSticks on my skin even after washing it so points for longevity and strength if you like the scent. I normally like sweetness I loved LM Elixir from same house but this just feels like it doesn’t have the same depth and texture
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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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5
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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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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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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well... sweet caramel with hints of coconut and fruity something. Feminine, childish and synthetic like a fancy sunscreen
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Dieser wunderschöne Duft bekommt zu viel hass ab! das ist so ein guter duft grade brutal als Mann tragbar, bekomme oft Komplimente
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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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14 years old teens favorite smell, my good friend son things that this s the greatest smell on Earth...hahahah
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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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Sweet, powdery vanilla type of scent. I adore it personally. Can be overpowering. Recommended for sweet-scent lovers.
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