Scandal Intense
“Scandal Intense by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a vanilla, sponsored composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
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Application Tips
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.
Daphné Bugey
Founding perfumer · 105 fragrances · French
Daphné 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. She is the creative force behind Marc Jacobs Daisy — a fragrance that became a cultural phenomenon — and has composed for houses including Burberry, Coach, and Narciso Rodriguez. Bugey brings a youthful energy to classic forms, creating fragrances that feel both timeless and thoroughly contemporary.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when the sun sets on a bustling city, casting long shadows over streets filled with vibrant aromas of cardamom and ylang-ylang.
Fig. 01 — Scandal Intense, Jean Paul Gaultier
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