Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Scandal
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier (2017) is built around Blood Orange, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Honey. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Thick, golden honey dripping over fleshy gardenia: gourmand without apology. »
- 1
Ungaro · 2016
La Diva
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Gardenia, Jasmine, Patchouli, Honey. What differs: Pear, Raspberry, Quince.
- 2
Mugler · 1992
Angel
Shared notes: Honey, Caramel, Patchouli, Tonka Bean. What differs: Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassia.
- 3
Lalique · 2013
Satine
Shared notes: Jasmine, Gardenia, Tonka Bean, Pink Pepper, Patchouli. What differs: Heliotrope, Vanilla, Sandalwood.
- 4
Mugler · 1996
A*Men
Shared notes: Caramel, Honey, Patchouli, Tonka Bean. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Bergamot. Positioned as Masculine.
- 5
Dolce & Gabbana · 2013
The One Desire
Shared notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Caramel. What differs: Bergamot, Lychee, Lily of the Valley. Same family (Floral Oriental).
- 6
Boucheron · 2013
Place Vendôme
Shared notes: Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Honey, Jasmine. What differs: Orange Blossom, Rose, Praline.
- 7
Guerlain · 2011
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Shared notes: Jasmine, Caramel, Patchouli, Tonka Bean. What differs: Bergamot, Hedione, Rose.
- 8
Paco Rabanne · 2010
Lady Million
Shared notes: Gardenia, Jasmine, Patchouli, Honey. What differs: Amalfi Lemon, Raspberry, Bitter Orange.
- 9
Cacharel · 2018
Yes I Am Eau de Parfum
Shared notes: Mandarin, Gardenia, Jasmine. What differs: Raspberry, Bergamot, Ginger Lily. Same family (Floral Oriental).
- 10
Cacharel · 2003
Amor Amor
Shared notes: Blood Orange, Mandarin, Jasmine, Tonka Bean. What differs: Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Scandal?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, La Diva by Ungaro is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Scandal, including Pink Pepper, Gardenia, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Scandal from another house?
La Diva (Ungaro, 2016) picks up Pink Pepper, Gardenia, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.