Scandal A Paris

I have a lot of love for sweet scents, so the Scandal line is a big love for me. Scandal a Paris is probably the easiest to love. It has the slightly dark honeyed sweetness of the rest of the line. Here it is more a drizzle of honey rather than the honey-bomb the rest of the fragrances tend to be. The honey pairs beautifully with the pear, which is one of the more realistic pear notes I have smelled in fragrance. The pear smells like a warm poached pear rather than a crisp, ripe pear. The jasmine is not all that noticeable in the opening. Even when it starts to be noticeable once the fragrance dries down, it stays in the background as a supporting note. If you are checking out this fragrance because of the mostly positive reviews but you aren't generally a sweet fragrance fan, I would still caution you to sample first...it is very sweet. If you love other fragrances in the Scandal line, Scandal a Paris is much less of a gamble. Even with all the warm leaning notes, this is somehow still a lovely warm weather fragrance. My favourite time to wear it is late summer and early fall, when the days are still quite warm and the nights begin to cool off. Even though that is my favourite time, it can easily be worn all year. Scandal a Paris is a very feminine fragrance that would suit women of any age from young girls to mature older ladies. Scandal a Paris performs incredibly, especially for an EDT. It lasts a whole day, 10-12 hours. It projects quite far most of that time, well beyond arms reach and can be smelled across a room with a more generous application. I tend to be a bit conservative with the application since it could easily become obnoxious to those around you. The bottle design is a bit cheeky, the legs up in the air might be a bit much for some people, but it doesn't bother me. The design does fit with the Gaultier brand. I love how heavy and substantial the glass feels.

My favourite! I used up the last of my bottle of Scandal a Paris a couple months ago. I also have a the OG Scandal and So Scandal. Scandal a Paris is kind of a mix of both Scandal and So Scandal. There is less honey so it is more versatile to wear in warmer weather but it is still nice and sweet, with sweet florals and pear note which reminds me of La Belle by JPG. A Paris is less heavy, not so in your face as Scandal when you first spray. It is one of my most complimented fragrances and has amazing lasting power. I feel it is perfect for my body chemistry. I savoured every last drop of the bottle after I realised it was discontinued! Yesterday, my partner arrived home with a 80ml tester bottle of Scandal A Paris! He has a friend of a friend who gets hold of testers that were originally for a large beauty store chain, many are discontinued fragrances as obviously the large tester bottles end up being disposed of. I almost cried! I never thought I would meet A Paris again, I had even kept the empty bottle to smell from time to time. I’m pretty sure though this will be the last one, luckily it’s unused, missing the lid though I already have one. Smells exactly as I remember. Sweet honey, (not as heavy as the OG scandal), pear and sugary florals. She should never have been discontinued! I feel this fragrance can be worn in all seasons day or night (I wouldn’t say the same about the OG) it is one of my most complimented fragrances as it has amazing lasting power (like most JPG fragrances) and is a beautiful fragrance. I will be going careful with it as I’m sure this will be my last bottle!

This is my favorite Scandal so far! It‘s still intense and mainly focussed on sweet honey, but much lighter than the original and By Night. The icy-fresh pear in the topnotes really does it for me. It‘s such a nice contrast to the warm honey and I‘m very into pear notes at the moment, and its freshness lasts for hours into the drydown. The jasmine is only a supporting note that just sinks into the honey. I can‘t wear the other Scandals, the original is cloying to my nose and By Night doesn‘t work on my skin, but A Paris is easier to wear. In this flanker, the honey note doesn‘t cross the line from sexy to dirty on my skin, which it unfortunately does in the others. For me it still works better on cooler days and I wouldn‘t want to try it in the heat, but I think that might be dependent on how well your skin deals with honey notes. I‘m not sure if it was really necessary to bring out a second Scandal flanker after such a short time, these scents are as similar to each other as the bottles. But I‘m still kind of happy that Scandal A Paris is different in a way that makes it work for me, so I won‘t complain!

Juicy pear, lush jasmine and syrupy sweet honey! A perfectly executed warm, white floral gourmand. A perfume containing some of my favourite notes amped up to the maximum! For those who love honey, it’s a great one to have in their collection. It’s simple, strong but linear and smells like expected. Similar to the original Scandal, but for me, this was the better out the two. Unlike most of the more recent designers releases, Scandal a Paris is one of those (rare) perfumes where an EDT concentration performs as strong as an EDP. Like many designers flanker releases, it was discontinued shortly after being released, so I can’t help but wonder what’s the logic behind these decisions! Why launch something great and then not sell it anymore??? Nonetheless, a great gourmand released by Jean Paul Gaultier! My second most favourite of the Scandal line, after the other discontinued Scandal, Scandal by Night. Lucky me, I guess, everything I liked from this collection was discontinued...

If you like any of the other scandals, you will likely lilke this. It definitely has the scandal dna in it, there's no mistaking that. It is perhaps slightly less syrupy than Scandal by Night but definitely holds its own. It projects wildly and leaves a really good sillage. It is as sultry as SBN and honestly it should be a red perfume, not pink. There is an elegance to it but also a very nawty, mischieviousness. This could be worn all year round but it could become cloying in the midday heat of summer as it is very sweet. If it was a song, it would be Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran because the woman wearing this doesn't have to say a word when she enters the room, she will be noticed! Think of the video clip of the song, only the woman dancing in a a gorgeous blood red ball gown, dancing fluidly and gracefully with a man in a black tuxedo. Longevity is outstanding as I've been wearing it for 12hrs now and it's still projecting like crazy. 🥰🥰

This is a super sweet, simple fragrance. And I love it. I get the pear immediately on the opening with the honey coming through in the background, combining into a ball of sweetness. It is very strong on my skin (even though it’s an EDT) and I actually find this sweeter than the original EDP. Sweeter but also lighter/thinner so more approachable. I think the EDP’s added complexity mellows out the thick honey more but it’s a heavier, beefier scent that I don’t reach for during a casual day. Even though there’s no musk in the notes, I do find after an hour or two it develops a very faint musky tinge on my skin. Could just be the honey mixing with my chemistry. I’m so sad this is disco’d and you’ll bet I’ll be ordering a backup soon before it becomes impossible to find. I do really like both the EDP and EDT. I just found a bottle of scandal by night which is on its way to me so will update with a review on that.

This is my first scandal fragrance, the first time I’ve ever smelled any of the line. This is super nice. It starts off with a burst of refreshing fruitiness, but then quickly settles down into a sticky, almost orange blossom honey, with some candied floral undertones. This is a great perfume for summer and spring. I also like its versatility, I believe this could comfortably be worn during the day and at night. I’ve never smelled the OG scandal, but if this smells anything like that, I’m sure it’s a wonderful scent. This is really pretty, super feminine , it definitely knocked one of my other perfumes out of tray rotation. Love love love this one so far. I could also see this being appropriate for anyone of any age, it smells youthful, but not childish. I could see men really loving this on a woman. Also, for an EDT, this is quite beasty. Definitely a good performer.

just got it yesterday so im still testing but omg this is so nice! the pear to me is reaaally noticeable and the honey is very mild especially when you compare it with the og. anyway yesterday was really hot and humid and it felt great to wear it, very fruity and sweet but also fresh you know, def not cloying like i feel LVEB can get sometimes. on the other hand, today was super rainy and pretty cold and i don't think this fragrance really shines on gloomy, colder days like today. i'm lucky enough to have the og scandal as well but i didn't have it on me, still i only had this option and when i got in an uber the driver said i smelt amazing. i was on the hunt for a sweet sexy daytime fragrance to wear most days and this is really it, i 100% recommend, i also recommend the original!

I'm kind of addicted to this scent but this addiction took some time to develop. On me, this perfume kind of grew gradually with each passing day. One thing I'm not sure about is, if this scent turns sour on everybody's wrist after some time or just on mine. Overall, I really like this scent but earlier I found it generic. Now, I can differentiate it. It is long lasting and has a confident & sexy feel to it. I feel myself in high regards when I wear it. This doesn't happen with any Zara perfume. Oh btw, this is my first designer fragrance purchase and I'm satisfied with it. It opens with juicy pear and jasmine notes, jasmine stays all the while but I love when it settles down in base honey notes.

Wooha this ones a fireball for sure! Ticks off aaallll the note boxes listed...and then some... So yes, Paris exudes oodles of sweet hot simmer on my skin. At first was not in love with the nose blast somewhat burn but learned Paris doesn't need a lot of spritz to achieve her true character. An hour or so later when my husband came round sniffing with ooooh's & ahhhh's... Decided I'd give Paris a bit more exploratory consideration. Glad I did. Paris blends well with my own Honey oil blend I make up, adding that "dripping Honey nectar" I was hoping initially Paris would offer. All good now : ))

This perfume to me, is addictive. I sprayed it on myself to test it before buying (about 10-12 sprays) at roughly around 2:30 in the afternoon, currently 22:34 and after a shower it’s still lingering in my bedroom. Even when I was in the shower I could still smell it, the longevity is enormous and the silliage too! All day since I sprayed this fragrance I could smell it on myself and not in an obnoxious sort of way but more so it just engulfs you in a cloud of very sweet honey jasmine all day long. Personally I don’t get any pear at all but I think it’s perfect the way it is.

So I’ve had this a few days now and I’ve decided what I think it smells like -Scandal and So Scandal have a baby but it’s a light/leger version. In fact I think this so much I believe that many others will agree-well, I should say anyone that has had a lot of dealings/wearing of these three scandal versions ! It’s lovely anyhow!!! I do love Scandal, it’s how I was introduced into JPG fragrances, I mean I knew of them but I never had purchased one before or really ever even smelled any. Now, I have grown my collection to a nice amount BUT I NEED MORE BABY MORE!

This fragrance reminds me of a fun fair, it’s lighthearted, sparkling, sweet and flirty. It’s such a fun fragrance for me, I love wearing this outdoors, it leaves a beautiful trail, incredible performance for an eau de toilette. A friend who is sensitive to fragrances likes this on me. Try this if the other scandals are too strong for you! I can smell all the notes listed, yet it is very well blended, the honey isn’t overwhelmingly sweet, lightened by the pear and the jasmine, works great in all weathers but I love wearing this in spring and summer nights.

It smells exactly like the notes listed. Strong fresh pear, sweet honey, and light jasmine. I love it. I mean what's not to love about pear, jasmine, and honey? It's strong, but not choking. I have a beautiful sweet scent aura around me. BUT... the honey seems more luscious in the original. This is still a delicious honey, just not AS delicious. There's something in the original (I think it may be the licorice) that I don't really like, so I thought I would give this one a try, and I do love it. I just wish it was a little more luscious.

Straightforward honeyed, juicy, ripe pear with Jasmine dancing in the background. It’s deliciously opulent & sweet. The honey in this is sweet & sticky; no beeswax thank goodness. The jasmine adds a haze of white floral freshness. This is very similar to the original EDP minus the base notes from it; so it’s like Scandal Lite, which I love because sometimes the base notes of Scandal turn not-so-pleasant on my skin. I think you could wear this during any season, day or night. AHH it’s so yummy, I wish they didn’t discontinue this.

Thought I'd try another from the range because I've loved the OG Scandal for years now. I can't actually tell much difference between them but apparently it's supposed to be lighter/less heady (EDT). It's certainly a beautiful smell and it makes me feel more assured that I can spray it more often and I won't necessarily be suffocating anyone - something that concerns me when I wear OG Scandal to work. Heard great things about Scandal By Night so will most likely get that one next. SCANDAL SCANDAL SCANDAL!!! XXXX

Okay I know this one is supposed to be a more airy 'lighter' version but oh my.. I sprayed this on one and Scandal By Night on my other wrist for comparison: Now, 4 hours later, Scandal By Night settles into a very sweet honey note.. Scandal A Paris on the (literally) other hand powers through with that heavy, almost smokey jasmine and a reminiscent of a deep, less sweet honey note. I love both but since I have an incurable weakness for jasmine I favor Scandal A Paris over its two predecessors.

À Paris is a lighter and simpler version of the original scandal. I find it more versatile as it can be worn in warmer weather (I'd use the original in winter only). It still has a great sillage, so a little goes a long way. But the longevity is not as good. Overall it's a high quality sweet, sexy and seductive fragrance. Edit: I got tired of this one pretty quickly. Probably because of the "skanky" smell some have mentioned about the scandal perfume range. Sold it.

I love this one just gorgeous I normally don’t like the jpg dna but this one’s really fresh juicy and floral and it plays well with the early spring and early autumn for me, I would definitely repurchase this one I have la belle and la belle intense and scandal by night but non of them compare to this beauty this was created perfectly just the right balance of the notes the only sweet synthetic modern perfume I actually really like wow for me ;)

I love the Scandal line. This smells like the original but a bit fresher and lighter, this is what an EDT should be. I am a big fan of the original so I love this too, but in my opinion this DNA is winter only, so why make it a bit lighter?!!! Maybe only for people who found the original too cloying. So it fully depends what you want from a perfume. Performs excellent for an EDT.