CardamomOpens with
Ylang-YlangHeart
Vanilla AbsoluteDries down to
Also asParfum · 2022 →
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Fabrice Pellegrin176 fragrancesPortrait →
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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as feminine
Scandal Intense
The moment when the sun sets on a bustling city, casting long shadows over streets filled with vibrant aromas of cardamom and ylang-ylang.
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Scandal IntenseMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Jean Paul Gaultier, Scandal Intense is a fragrance that embodies exuberant femininity with an addictive edge. Created by perfumers Daphné Bugey, Fabrice Pellegrin, and Nicolas Bonneville, this Oriental Floral scent opens with the spicy freshness of cardamom before transitioning into the lush sweetness of ylang-ylang petals. The base note of vanilla absolute adds a creamy texture that envelops the senses in luxurious warmth and sensuality.
Apply Scandal Intense to pulse points for an intimate experience that builds warmth throughout the day. The spicy top note is fleeting, so layer it in small doses for sustained charm.
Fig. 01 — Scandal Intense, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Daphné Bugey
Fresh perspectivesDaphné Bugey is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose modern, dynamic approach to fragrance has made her one of the most sought-after noses in the industry.
Co-created with Fabrice Pellegrin and Nicolas Bonneville
The Scandal line
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
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