JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Scandal Eau de Parfum

I wasn't thinking i would like this perfume, but I do. It is flowery and sweet, with a touch of baby powder. Elegant and sensual, with a retro vibe. I do not think it is scandalous, but my in laws think it is very strong. My husband said i smelled like i had fell in a flower vase. The message is:this can be polarising. Overall, it is nothing original, but it is very well made and really feminine. I wouldn't say it is sexy, but it is undeniably appealing. I can see a classy but relaxed woman wearing it. It is also good if you want to make a statement and be remembered.

I see whatchu tryna do Scandal. You are a confusing lil sexy brat. A total Libra vibe if you ask me. Flirts, and then walks away. You don’t give a dang bout what people say. You don’t need attention but you KNOw you’d be getting it. You’re giving confidence and sexy at the same. This scent is perfect for giving people mixed signals cus yknow, sometimes taking things too seriously is boring. Firmly playful. Scandal is a very tricky Lady.

Okay let’s get to the smell. I wore this everyday to work and sprays 6x on me before leaving. Yes, if you’re driving in your car this honey caramely potpurri-ish scent will choke you in tiny spaces especially during a few hours in the opening (the opening lasts for hours) but on air sillage sits strong and doesnt choke. I admit always overspray. BUT

THE DRYDOWN.

Omg the drydown is when this fresh-powdery-potpourri baby head smell comes out to play. And I meant PLAY as in FLIRT YOU. And everyone around you. You suddenly want to walk like catwoman.

Sillage BEAST
Longevity FOREVER

I don't get all the La Vie Est Belle comparisons, it smells nothing like it! That's straight praline, this is honey...
Just because it's strong and sweet does not mean it is the same scent as other sweet bombs like Black Opium and Bonbon.... that's a statement made by snobbish anti-sweet people, c'mon... not all sweets are created equal.

NOW rant over, as for the fragance... I'm still on the fence about it.
First time I tried I hated it, I found it very synthetic and sharp and threw the testing card away immediately.
I was still curious about it, and tried it again, this time on my hand. It smells very different, this is one of those you need to try on you skin and let it develop.

The opening is still very strong, but a few minutes later it's all about honey and I looooooove honey, on my skin is not synthetic at all! I find it a little powdery, which reminds me a little bit of the JPG Classique which I dislike.
This is not a super young perfume, it's 25+ at best.
It goes with the brand, is at the same time classy but skanky, I don't know how to explain it. But it sure belongs with a well dressed scandalous woman, like the add suggests... now I understand the bottle and the concept.

It is powerful, I washed my hand twice and it's still very strong.

I have no idea why this magnificent perfume has many dislikes. Honey heaven, its so sexy and intriguing. I tested it the other day, I walked into a cafe and the cashier immediately went ''oh my god is this you? please tell me what it is'' The fact that is long lasting is extra bonus. I think my hub will love it, for gourmand lovers is a must and for the upcoming winter I can't wait to sit in front of the fireplace with a coco and a good movie. Yum!

I honestly don't understand people saying this smells like LVEB... I dont know where this notion that all new scents smell exactly the same COMING from.. There are so many differences in popular gourmands that people claim smell the same, they must have a very weak nose. This scent is beautiful! Got it on a test strip and did a skin test. I'd advise a light hand with this scent, but its beautiful and juicy and honeyed, gorgeous and well blended