Scandal Absolu – Jean Paul Gaultier

A Rich, Honeyed Floral Fusion with Creamy Fig, Tuberose & Silky Woods

Scandal Absolu is the 2024/2025 flanker in the Scandal line, offering a more opulent, honeyed, and creamy version of the original DNA.

✦ Fragrance Notes & Structure

Core Accord:

• A creamy, honey-sweet floral base with fig and tuberose

• Chestnut adds nutty warmth in the men’s variant

Other Notes (as reported):

• Women’s version: Honey, fig, tuberose, coconut, sandalwood

• Men’s / Pour Homme Absolu: Chestnut, sandalwood prominently, woody base

✦ Performance & Scent Profile

• Opening: Very sweet and intense creamy florals with honey and fig rise first. Many describe it as syrupy, dessert-like.

• Heart / Mid: The florals (tuberose) and fig soften, becoming more radiant and smooth.

• Dry Down: Woods (especially sandalwood) and nutty chestnut aspects ground the sweetness. The finish is creamy, warm, and more wearable.

Longevity & Projection:

• Users report long-lasting wear many still smell it after 7–8+ hours.

• Projection is strong early on, though it tones down into more of a close-to-skin or moderate trail after a few hours.

Reception Comments:

• One reviewer on Reddit called the women’s version “smoothest, silkiest floral … bold without being overbearing.”

• Others note that while the flanker maintains Scandal’s DNA, it feels “creamier and more elegant,” and some think the difference from the original is noticeable but not drastic.

✦ When & Where to Wear

• Seasons: Fall, Winter, Cooler Evenings

• Occasions: Date nights, evening events, elegant dinners, when you want a sweeter but sophisticated perfume

✦ Why You’ll Love It

• A richer, more refined take on the Scandal family more nuance in sweetness and floral depth.

• Honey + fig + tuberose make it edible yet elegant (not candy overkill).

• Chestnut and woods help balance the gourmand lift.

• Works well when you want a scent that is bold yet wearable in a luxury designer line.