169 community ratings

Scandal Absolu

Name: Scandal Absolu
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier

Perfumer: Daphné Bugey

2024WomenModern

7.5/ 10

Community score
169 ratings

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Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 144 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine sambac Tuberose Sandalwood Honey Patchouli Mandarin orange Tonka bean Davana Gardenia Ambrox

Black fig

Peach Vanilla Fig leaf Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous

What does Scandal Absolu smell like?

Most voters pick it for fall and winter, for nights out or evenings, and it is chosen less in summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters who describe its character call it feminine.

Jasmine sambac, tuberose and gardenia build a floral frame, while honey, vanilla and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy side. Peach, mandarin orange and black fig add a soft fruity note, and sandalwood with patchouli leaves a woody, resinous base underneath.