Scandal Pour Homme Absolu by Jean Paul Gaultier

I don’t care if I have two Scandals; they’re the same. This one is sweeter and toastier, I absolutely love it, and I’m sure many others will too. Recommended if you’re dying for something sweet and want to turn heads.

It’s a Sacandal EDT but better, perhaps less sweet due to less caramel, so maybe less youthful. If you’re looking for the Scandal scent but more mature, this is perfect. Plus, it lasts longer, though I’m not sure if it projects as much.

Personally, it seems very sweet, but women are fascinated by it; it’s incredible, literally they come closer just to smell you, you can even see them ovulating when they sense this perfume; it’s inexplicable. Plus, it projects and lasts like a champion. That said, this is only for going out partying or a night date; in the afternoon and with heat, it can be very intense, never use it during the day or for work.

I’m not an expert, but it’s a fragrance I generally like. It has a quite clear effeminate touch, and then the other notes are less perceptible. I give it an 8/10; it’s a good winter fragrance (I’d like it more if the plum fruity note was more noticeable).

A sweet, very different winter fragrance from both the EDP and EDT, in line with current men’s perfumery trends. It has nothing to do with Asad Bourbon.

I picked this up in a blind swap, and to be honest, upon testing it, I thought they’d given me a Scandal Absolu refilled with the EDT’s liquid. If there are any differences, they’re minimal. At least at first… Maybe in the dry down it feels slightly more fruity and woody, but barely. Anyway, this Scandal Absolu is a top-tier perfume made for night and conquest (if you like well-sweet scents). I’ll keep testing it to see if I find more nuances with wear… P.S.: Needless to say, don’t buy this if you already own the EDT; it would be totally redundant.

If a man walked down the street smelling like Scandal Absolu in the eighties, people would have stared in bewilderment. A masculine fragrance smelling of ripe plum, roasted chestnuts, and creamy sandalwood? In an era dominated by leather, oakmoss, and lavender fougère, that would have been unacceptable. But things changed. Some perfumes dared to break the mold. Mugler’s Angel (1996) was the first to raise its voice: with its explosion of caramel, chocolate, and patchouli, it gave sweetness a legitimate place in high perfumery. Then came Givenchy’s Pi (1998), more discreet but equally revolutionary: it brought vanilla, benzoin, and almond into a masculine language—warm, mysterious, futuristic. Thanks to them, sweetness stopped being taboo. Since then, men could also smell provocative, appetizing, seductive. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu is the most refined result of that journey. From the very first instant, the Mirabel plum unfolds its mature, luminous sweetness. Then the chestnut appears as a warm, creamy, almost culinary heart, adding a comforting and addictive touch. Finally, the soft, rounded sandalwood provides an elegant base, preventing the sweetness from spilling over. There’s no leather. No tobacco. No need for anything else. Because Scandal Absolu is the culmination of all previous flankers. It’s more refined than the original and warmer than Le Parfum. It’s the definitive formula. Anything coming after will just be unnecessary repetition. No Elixir, Intense, or Essence in the line will surpass it. This perfume doesn’t seek to please old standards of masculinity, but to transcend them. This perfume represents the man who no longer needs to shout his virility, but express it with confidence, with sweetness, with depth. And that, today, is more provocative than any leather accord or dry vetiver. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu is the ultimate scandal. The fragrance that closes the circle of the line. Night made into perfume.

I’ve been wearing this fragrance for a while, and honestly, it’s completely provocative. I’d say it’s aimed at a younger audience, like the rest of its flankers, because it’s an extremely sweet perfume. That’s why we say it’s 100% for going out on cold nights or summer evenings with low temperatures; without a doubt, you’ll be the center of attention. It’s a fragrance that challenges and plays with its compounds: it starts with a supremely fruity opening with sparkling vibes; the dry down brings in sandalwood, tonka, and honey after about 2 hours, creating a creamy, highly attractive trail that makes it a sensual scent alongside a faint whisper of plum. It’s a perfume that, with appropriate sprays (10), will easily last all night. In my opinion, it’s definitely a 10/10, the best in the line.

Very sweet and mature fragrance, exquisite scent. It doesn’t feel very youthful to me; I’d say it’s for +30s. Good longevity and projection.

A sweet fragrance; I wouldn’t recommend it for a sunny day. It’s a very rich scent that suits cold weather better; also, it’s a perfume for going out at night, more for couples or evening dates. I’ve used it on these occasions and received compliments. Longevity is very good; it stays impregnated on clothes.

Total surprise. I only detect the chestnut, and barely any sweetness—pure chestnut. I get a slight hint of sandalwood, but I don’t identify the plum. Totally justified echoes of Stronger With You, of course. Unisex leaning masculine, and I absolutely don’t perceive it as “scandalous.” Try before buying, but if you like the chestnut aroma, you have many chances of being fascinated by it.

I bought it a couple of weeks ago for a very particular reason. On my way to run an errand, I passed a perfumery and couldn’t resist trying something unknown. They showed me Pasha Noir Edition (I’ve already talked about it) along with the EDP (I have the EDT and wanted the EDP), so I tried both to convince myself. Honestly, I was really eager for the EDP, but it died on my skin very quickly; this one, in particular, surprised me a lot because in the tester, barely a mini spray came out (plus they didn’t aim well, about 50% of the spray landed on my arm), yet it smelled intensely all night, lasted through a shower the next day, and by the third day, it was barely noticeable after two showers. Some might not like it, but it’s the first fragrance I’ve found with that beastly performance. I got lucky with the first batch, although it smells less potent than the tester. That leaves two possibilities: testers have something ‘magical’ that boosts the fragrance, or the tester oxidized and brought out its best. I’m going with the second option; definitely worth a try.

Smells amazing; I’m not sure if it’s my nose, but it reminds me of One Million Perfume when drying. Honestly, it’s a fantastic fragrance and a compliment magnet. It lasts more than a day on the skin even after showering, with about 6 hours of projection. It’s an amazing scent; for me, it’s the best Scandal. Besides these, it’s the only one that doesn’t seem unisex.

Great perfume, but be careful—it’s extremely sweet. The price is a bit high.

Spectacular, smells like Natura juice.