Scandal Intense
Perfumer: Nicolas Bonneville
118 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Intense is built on cardamom, ylang-ylang and vanilla absolute: a floral, sweet and creamy scent.
Skunky's take: Just out, and my nose wants to be among the first to sniff it.
How does it perform?
From 103 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
60% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Creamy
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
CreamyWhat does Scandal Intense smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure wear. It reads as feminine, with a modern feel.
Cardamom opens with a spicy edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang adds a creamy, floral softness, and vanilla absolute sweetens the base. A fruity touch and a slightly synthetic sheen sit among the accords. Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve d'Ylang and Ishtara Passion of Love have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
First hours
- Ylang-ylang
Towards evening
- Vanilla absolute
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 29%Winter
- 22%Spring
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening25%
- Nighttime23%
- Casual21%
- Daytime16%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
60% matchKiss & Tell
Bujairami
45% matchPassion of Love
Ishtara · 2023
45% matchRêve d'Ylang
Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019
44% matchKythera
Noet · 2025
43% matchSoleil Blanc Parfum
Tom Ford · 2026
42% matchSantal Musc
Narciso Rodriguez · 2017
42% matchVanilla Romance (Fragrance Mist)
Bath & Body Works · 2024
41% matchDolce Garden
Dolce & Gabbana · 2018
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