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Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — a moment of anticipation where the warm spice of rum and vanilla blends with the freshness of black cherry.
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Scandal Pour Homme ElixirMid-range · $40–100
43%Similar accords, often for lessZino Davidoff · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier is a composition caught between two worlds: the brightness of black cherry and lemon contrasts with the rich warmth of patchouli and vanilla, creating an intriguing tension. Launched in 2026, this fragrance was crafted by perfumers Quentin Bisch, Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Christophe Raynaud, and Louise Turner to embody a modern fougère that is both familiar and unexpected. The aromatic notes of clary sage and lavender add depth to the composition, while bergamot and geranium lend an uplifting freshness.
Apply this fragrance in light layers, as it blooms gradually over time. The top notes are vivid but fleeting, while the patchouli base develops slowly, ensuring lasting warmth. It reads best in cooler evenings when its spicy sweetness can fully unfold.
Fig. 01 — Scandal Pour Homme Elixir, 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 Louise Turner, 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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The originalScandal Pour Homme ElixirJean Paul Gaultier · Mid-range · $40–100Davidoff · 1986Zino DavidoffShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 4.15 (5,484)46%Match
Al Haramain Perfumes · 2024Palm DubaiShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.95 (19)
With Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Collector Edition 2018
Adds cinnamon, powdery and green; shares lavender and bergamot and 1 more note.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 9%.