Scandal Absolu – Jean Paul Gaultier
A Rich, Honeyed Floral Fusion with Creamy Fig, Tuberose & Silky Woods
Scandal Absolu is the 2024/2025 flanker in the Scandal line, offering a more opulent, honeyed, and creamy version of the original DNA.
✦ Fragrance Notes & Structure
Core Accord:
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A creamy, honey-sweet floral base with fig and tuberose
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Chestnut adds nutty warmth in the men’s variant Fragrantica+2Jomashop+2
Other Notes (as reported):
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Women’s version: Honey, fig, tuberose, coconut, sandalwood Fragrantica
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Men’s / Pour Homme Absolu: Chestnut, sandalwood prominently, woody base Fragrantica+1
✦ Performance & Scent Profile
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Opening: Very sweet and intense — creamy florals with honey and fig rise first. Many describe it as syrupy, dessert-like. Fragrantica+1
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Heart / Mid: The florals (tuberose) and fig soften, becoming more radiant and smooth.
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Dry Down: Woods (especially sandalwood) and nutty chestnut aspects ground the sweetness. The finish is creamy, warm, and more wearable. Jomashop+1
Longevity & Projection:
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Users report long-lasting wear—many still smell it after 7–8+ hours. Fragrantica+2Fragrantica+2
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Projection is strong early on, though it tones down into more of a close-to-skin or moderate trail after a few hours. Fragrantica+2Fragrantica+2
Reception Comments:
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One reviewer on Reddit called the women’s version “smoothest, silkiest floral … bold without being overbearing.” Fragrantica
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Others note that while the flanker maintains Scandal’s DNA, it feels “creamier and more elegant,” and some think the difference from the original is noticeable but not drastic. Fragrantica+1
✦ When & Where to Wear
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Seasons: Fall, Winter, Cooler Evenings
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Occasions: Date nights, evening events, elegant dinners, when you want a sweeter but sophisticated perfume
✦ Why You’ll Love It
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A richer, more refined take on the Scandal family — more nuance in sweetness and floral depth.
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Honey + fig + tuberose make it edible yet elegant (not candy overkill).
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Chestnut and woods help balance the gourmand lift.
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Works well when you want a scent that is bold yet wearable in a luxury designer line.
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