Description
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:
A creamy, honey-sweet floral base with fig and tuberose
Chestnut adds nutty warmth in the men’s variant Fragrantica+2Jomashop+2
Other Notes (as reported):
Women’s version: Honey, fig, tuberose, coconut, sandalwood Fragrantica
Men’s / Pour Homme Absolu: Chestnut, sandalwood prominently, woody base Fragrantica+1
✦ Performance & Scent Profile
Opening: Very sweet and intense — creamy florals with honey and fig rise first. Many describe it as syrupy, dessert-like. Fragrantica+1
Heart / Mid: The florals (tuberose) and fig soften, becoming more radiant and smooth.
Dry Down: Woods (especially sandalwood) and nutty chestnut aspects ground the sweetness. The finish is creamy, warm, and more wearable. Jomashop+1
Longevity & Projection:
Users report long-lasting wear—many still smell it after 7–8+ hours. Fragrantica+2Fragrantica+2
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:
One reviewer on Reddit called the women’s version “smoothest, silkiest floral … bold without being overbearing.” Fragrantica
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
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Cooler Evenings
Occasions: Date nights, evening events, elegant dinners, when you want a sweeter but sophisticated perfume
✦ Why You’ll Love It
A richer, more refined take on the Scandal family — more nuance in sweetness and floral depth.
Honey + fig + tuberose make it edible yet elegant (not candy overkill).
Chestnut and woods help balance the gourmand lift.
Works well when you want a scent that is bold yet wearable in a luxury designer line.
















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