Scandal Absolu vs Scandal

The r/fragrance community views Scandal Absolu as a pleasant, wearable fragrance that performs adequately for daily use and receives compliments. However, users express disappointment about multiple reformulations over the years, noting the current version lacks the richness and longevity of earlier batches, making it difficult to justify its premium price point.

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal receives strong positive reception from the r/fragrance community, praised for its beautiful, sophisticated sweetness and impressive performance. Multiple users describe it as gorgeous and expensive-smelling with notes of honey, dried apricots, and caramel. However, its intense sweetness makes it divisive—excellent for sweet fragrance lovers but potentially overwhelming for others, requiring consideration before blind buying.