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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
The hushed conversation in a dimly lit lounge where the mingling notes of sweet Mirabelle and warm chestnut create an air of intrigue, underscored by the lingering warmth of sandalwood.
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Scandal Pour Homme AbsoluMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessSandalo · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu, created by perfumers Quentin Bisch, Natalie Gracia-Cetto, and Christophe Raynaud, was launched in 2024 as a bold statement of sensuality and opulence. The fragrance opens with the sweet and slightly tangy Mirabelle plum, which gives way to the nutty warmth of chestnut before settling into a rich base of sandalwood. This composition is designed to evoke an atmosphere of unlimited sensuality and charismatic freedom — an absolute scandal in its own right.
Apply this fragrance sparingly as it has a strong presence that lasts throughout the day. The base note of sandalwood takes time to bloom fully, so allow at least an hour for its full character to develop on your skin.
Fig. 01 — Scandal Pour Homme Absolu, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Natalie Gracia-Cetto and Quentin Bisch
The Scandal line
16 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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A community favourite: loved by 66%, disliked or hated by 5%.