Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night
4.2
Overall
Accords
sweet
gourmand
floral
woody
amber
Notes Pyramid
Top
HoneyBitter OrangeCitrus
Heart
CherryTuberoseOrange BlossomPearNard (Jatamansi)
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodAmberwoodWhite Musk
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Sticky and velvety, like honey glaze, refined and plush tuberose – a breathtaking gourmand experience.
- ✅ Powerful, sweet and irresistibly seductive; the honey‑cherry combination makes it perfect for date nights.
- ✅ Long‑lasting with strong sillage; the vanilla‑amber wood base adds depth and keeps the fragrance interesting.
- ❌ Smells like cough‑syrup or medicinal cherry; overly cloying and synthetic for some noses.
- ❌ The opening can be harsh and metallic, and the patchouli base is too dominant for those who dislike it.
- ❌ Too sweet and heavy for warm weather; many find it overwhelming in summer.
