Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme
Eau de toilette
Caramel · Aromatic · Sweet.
parfumbible.comCherry · Vanilla · Aromatic.
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Collection: Scandal
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier has a listed cherry, vanilla, aromatic profile, with notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Inside the bottle.
Parfum · US listing · 150 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water/eau), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Linalyl acetate, Coumarin, Acetyl cedrene, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil, Linalool, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Trimethylcyclopentenyl methylisopentenol, Pinene, Lavandula oil/ extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Pogostemon cablin oil, Camphor, Anethole, Citral, Anise alcohol, Beta-caryophyllene, Rose ketones, Eugenol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate, Geraniol, Carvone, Terpinolene, Cinnamal, Sclareol, Benzaldehyde, CI 14700 (red 4), CI 19140 (yellow 5), Alpha-terpinene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 42090 (blue 1), CI 17200 (red 33).
Source: Jean Paul Gaultier official US ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.71 / 5
191 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.57 / 4
189 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.63 / 5
175 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
379Own it
32Previously owned
1,301Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
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Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Woody · Fruity · Warm spicy.
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani Stronger With You Powerfully
Eau de parfum
Warm spicy · Cherry · Vanilla.
Rabanne
Phantom Intense
Aromatic · Lavender · Vanilla.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Gypsy WaterBoth list Bergamot and Lemon. Explore Scandal Pour Homme Elixir’s cherry direction alongside Gypsy Water’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Black OpiumBoth list Patchouli and Vanilla. Explore Scandal Pour Homme Elixir’s cherry direction alongside Black Opium’s vanilla profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Scandal Pour Homme Elixir smell like?
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier has a listed cherry, vanilla, aromatic profile, with notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli.
Who created it?
The listed perfumers are Christophe Raynaud, Louise Turner, Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Quentin Bisch.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.71 out of 5, from 191 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Scandal Pour Homme Elixir?
Its listed notes include black cherry, clary sage, bergamot, lemon, patchouli, lavender, rum, geranium, spearmint, tonka, akigalawood, vanilla. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir
Jean Paul Gaultier
Leading accords
cherry
vanilla
aromatic
warm spicy
amber
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Black Cherry · Clary Sage · Bergamot · Lemon · Patchouli · Lavender
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