Scandal Gold
Perfumer: Daphné Bugey
22 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Gold is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental scent for women, suited to evenings and nights out.
Skunky's take: Sleeps by day, goes out at night; very skunk of it.
How does it perform?
From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
What does Scandal Gold smell like?
The notes read as one whole: ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose build a floral base, while honey and benzoin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Saffron and pink pepper bring spice, and sandalwood, patchouli and cypriol add a woody, oriental depth.
Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear well behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It has been discontinued and is positioned as a women's fragrance.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 28%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 14%Summer
- Evening33%
- Nighttime30%
- Casual18%
- Daytime9%
- Office9%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026















