Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a deliciously bold fougère with a gourmand punch that feels like a ringside rush wrapped in satin. Zesty mandarin and aromatic clary sage throw the first jab before a glossy caramel and tonka heart takes over, sweet yet sophisticated. A confident vetiver base cleans up the edges, giving a smooth woody amber trail that projects charm at night and wears playfully during the day.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2021. Perfumers Quentin Bisch, Christophe Raynaud, and Natalie Gracia Cetto.
Olfactory Notes
Top notes: Mandarin orange, Clary sage
Heart notes: Caramel, Tonka bean
Base notes: Vetiver.
Story and Positioning
Scandal Pour Homme introduces a sport glam character to the JPG lineup, inspired by a champion boxer who mixes swagger with softness. It anchors a growing Scandal world that later added Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum in 2022, giving you a brighter eau de toilette for daily swagger and a deeper option for after dark. If you enjoy modern sweet amber fougères like Versace Eros or Emporio Armani Stronger With You, this delivers a caramel-toned twist with energetic appeal. Close interpretations on the market include Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Maison Alhambra Candid Pour Homme, which riff on the same playful profile.
Bottle and Design
A trophy of a bottle with real shelf presence. Heavy clear glass forms a squared silhouette that sits broad and steady, topped with a radiant golden crown that unscrews cleanly. The refillable build adds practicality while the crown and faceted shoulders nod to victory and pageantry in equal measure.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 325 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: Spain
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