Scandal

An ode to tuberose, Scandal opens with a powerful, animalic version of the flower. Heavy, opulent, salty, slightly dirty—this is a tuberose in the zenith of its bloom. Gorgeous, yes, and so incredibly potent, it is borderline revolting. My first thought was “I cannot wear this!”, my second “Oh wow, I have to smell it again!” It really is quite compelling, and gets even better the longer you wear it. Overwhelming at first, on the dry down the scent mellows out quite a bit, resting against the background of jasmine and orange blossoms. The white florals play a supporting role, softening (or rather taming) the tuberose. The sandalwood comes across as a warm note, and I perceive not even the slightest hint of the rose. One hour later, I get a lush and literal tuberose with a faint echo of lavender, which softens it further, helping it settle into a rich and beautiful skin scent. That is the version of the fragrance that stays with me all day. A stunning, creamy scent that doesn’t feel linear and seems to bloom on your skin. Scandal reminds me of another fragrance I adore—the regal, romantically named Atlantide by Tiziana Terenzi. If you are partial to strong, realistic tuberose, this is a must-try. P.S. I would recommend forgoing the blotter and testing it directly on skin—Scandal is superbly blended and reveals itself best, when warmed by your skin’s chemistry.

I cannot agree with @Fat rabbit (below) about Scandal Parfum being identical with Isabey Gardenia. I do think that if you like Scandal Pour Femme you will also like Isabey Gardenia EDP: they are in the same part of the garden. Scandal starts off loud, bright, sweet and fruity: almost headache-y, but after half an hour it evolves into something quite different and it settles down into a warm and gentle sophisticated white flower melody. Whereas Isabey Gardenia just stays more or less the same from first application and is far less complex and it goes on less of a journey, it is lovely. I want you to know also that Scandal Pour Femme parfum is also less scandalous and narcotic than Frederic Malle’s Carnal Flower because the tuberose in Scandal is heavily balanced out with citrus, musk and other lighter white flowers. I love Scandal, it is my favourite Roja Dove fragrance. Well worth the money in my opinion, a classic. Maybe @Fat Rabbit was referring to Scandal Essence de parfum pour Femme when she or he compared it to Isabey’s Gardenia. I can recommend Isabey Gardenia if you like Roja Scandal pour Femme but it cannot replace it.

I blind bought a 100ml bottle on Fragrancenet as it was on sale for $400.00 AUD. I had tried the Roja Dove Essence sample box and Scandal Essence was my favourite being a white floral lover so I had to purchase the Parfum bottle for my collection . Researched the difference in the Essence vs the Parfum and actually there wasn’t much information on its comparison . Based on the main accords of both , the Parfum has Tuberose being more predominant than in the essence . Also lavender is included in the top notes with the Parfum . I have yet to receive the bottle as shipping from the US is taking awhile . Once I receive the bottle , I can give a more precise comparison to the both .

Id have to say this is the most dreamy modern romantic white floral melange in our time. This is an always appropriate white floral thats polished and can reach for everyday without it being too much. Not sure what to wear? Scandal. Its much more versatile than one may think. This is not anything like fracas ..this is much more romantic and refined.This white floral does not roar. So if you are looking for a screaming white floral presence..look elsewhere. His Tuberose is closer to Fracas..this is closer to JDB but much more ladylike.. Just...lovely

I do see the resemblance to Bagatelle (which I have previously owned, pre-reformulation batch.) But to my thinking this is much smoother and less 'in your face old-school.' My skin devours fragrance so I will admit to re-applying twice on the first day I got it but it still didn't overpower me or anyone close to me. Everything was well blended so nothing tried to take centre stage. I would rate sillage as moderate and longevity as moderate. I'm not sure I would have paid full price for it but I am more than happy with my bargain find.

I just adore this perfume.it is exotic and feminine and makes me feel a million dollars..everyone who comes near me wants to know what the beautiful smell is! I am also a fan of the classic Chanel No 5,Champs Elysee and Balenciaga Le Dix...and Balenciaga Paris and Narciso Rodriguez..but Scandal has to be the ruler of all!

Yes, it smells like Fracas. It's a bit rounder and smoother, and it's a beautiful fragrance. But for the price, you can get a great ylang ylang essential oil (plus some jojoba to carry it) as a replacement, and buy five more expensive full bottles from your wish list.

Clone of the original Jardins de Bagatelle (80s Formula, not the reformulated liquid currently being passed off as JdB), at many times the price, but would be tempted to get one if my old JdB (I have a 1000ml large bottle) ever runs out.

Very classy, elegant and feminine! I also own Amouage Gold Woman and Chanel 5 and I would put Scandal in the same cathegory with them buuut for me Scandal it's the much much better version. For me it's worth the money!

Roja Dove Scandel has a heady sweet aroma,it is a veritable flower bomb.Despite its price it some how lacks that sophisticated elegance of other perfumes such as Miss Balmain or Hermes 24 Fabourg.

Very pleasant and wearable floral.

Scandal opens with jasmine and citrus and a sparkling, champagne-like quality that broadcasts class! There are no aldehydes listed but I would guess there are some, at least, although everything in this scent has been polished to a gleam. The indoles have been smoothed down as well - this is a light floral, and definitely not a "stinky" jasmine. As it develops the other white florals step to the fore - especially gardenia and tuberose, with orange blossom for a light touch of sweetness. The sandalwood and orris are there quietly in the background, but more to ground the white florals and give them a slight powdery quality, rather than to make a distinct statement of their own. People almost always describe white florals without much sweetness as "soapy". I'd prefer to call this a clean white floral scent - not groundbreaking, but beautifully done. I bought a partial bottle on fleabay and I like it, but it's not unique enough for me to ever spend the money on a full bottle. However, if clean florals are your thing, it does smell expensive, and I suppose it's important for Roja to have a fresh white floral in his line somewhere. My immediate thought when I spritzed it on was of Jean Patou "Joy", which is also jasmine and tuberose with a sandalwood base -- but I haven't done a side by side comparison and I think "Joy" might be more indolic. In any case, this one has the hallmarks of a "classic" scent, although I still prefer Roja's orientals and chypres so far. ("Enslaved" is pure perfection.) ps. just did a side by side with "Joy". Joy is waaaaay more indolic and is the "dirty" version of Scandal, to be sure. If you like jasmine and tuberose, but don't like the stinky side of jasmine, Scandal may be your bag.

There is a nice classic vibe going on without that heady, powdery "old-timey" scent that plagues many classy fragrances. But at the same time, for being so expensive and from such a prestigious brand, this is a surprisingly light, simple and easily discernible scent with little complexity. The tuberose is nice and light but its usual musky self, the jasmine and gardenia offers some sweetness although I wish there was some more, there is just a sliver of rose underneath it all to give it some extra pizazz and lift it up. It's not bad, very youthful, very bright, very safe. A solid 6.5 or 7/10 for me.

The first impression was of jasmine, jasmine and more jasmine. The bergmot was brief and then in comes the tuberose and orange blossom. Its so smooth and well blended. So sophisticated. Smoothed with musk and a touch of earthiness from the orris root. This is definitely a night fragrance and a lovely one at that. I could never take to Fracas because the white flowers were so strident and harsh on me. There is nothing to fear here and I've not developed a migraine as I usually do with white florals. Moderate sillage and lengthy longevity. I shouldnt expect anythng less from such a lux brand.

Heavy on white florals, especially jasmine. İt also reminded me of Chanel no:5, rich and classy.

Scandal by Roja Dove is a fragrance that embodies the essence of a "perfect" white floral composition. Its delicate balance of floral notes, refreshed by hints of citrus, and slight powdery undertone make it classy, romantic, and feminine. In addition, the quality is unmistakable and evident upon first whiff. However, while it's unlikely that many would dislike it and it may serve as a good present or blind buy, it's worth pondering the allure of imperfections in fragrance. On one hand, Scandal, though impeccably crafted, might lack those imperfections and daring choices that add interest to a fragrance. Yet, on the other hand, its calming effect can complement an edgy outfit or temper an audacious attitude, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.

I agree with the reviewers that it is a little boring and dated. It's mostly white florals, dominated by tuberose and jasmine. They are very intoxicating, dominant, floral and slightly sweet. The white florals take all the attention. The base is the musk that is hardly noticeable. It's very neutral. And the top is citrus that I personally do not detect. It's soapy and classic, and for me personally does not work. I prefer more intense and darker tuberoses like the one in Diptyque's Do Son, or on the opposite, airy ones, like the one in Nasomatto's Narcotic V.

Never thought I’d say this but...needs more powder. Smells boring, aged and just not great. An acquired taste. Femme; old lady even. Too soapy. The floral overtone isn’t subtle enough. This one is not harmonious.

So.... Scandal by Roja Dove. One of his first, before the line became gigantic and overstuffed. From the reviews and notes I was expecting a knock-out tuberose (something I can't resist). What I got was more of a pastiche tuberose. It smells like someone took 3 parts Jardins de Bagatelle and 2 parts Tocade and mixed them well. So what you get is a creamy, metallic tuberose with a sugary rose, up front and in your face. I wish it worked better than it does... The whole thing doesn't really gel and starts to smell foody in the worst way possible, like a bag of sweets left in the bottom of your purse. If you're looking for a steely tuberose with a touch of fruit, go for Jardins de Bagatelle. If you're seeking instead a fruity rose with a touch of steel, go for Tocade. And ultimately, if you want that knock-out, classy, expensive tubereuse of your dreams, Fracas is still unbeatable after 60 whole years.

all i could smell is jasmine and gardenia, too much of it. way toi sweet. if you like full on white floral perfumes then it is for you. definitely not for me.

Bold, yes. First whiff is a strong chemical smell, animalic? I cannot smell anything but tuberose and to me it is still a very powdery smell. Such a strong impact on nose.

Fragrance Review For Scandal Roja Dove Top Notes Bergamot Lavender Middle Notes Tuberose Jasmine Freesia Rose Gardenia Lily of the Valley Orange Blossom Base Notes Sandalwood Musk Orris Root Hardly a scandal This perfume launched back in '07 was one I liked for it's white flower core and indeed it is all about those white flowers. Despite the comparisons to big classic white florals like Fracas and Giorgio, this to me is a very distinctive multifloral scent with sandalwood in the dry down, musk, and green notes. The simplicity is quite appealing. Smells of beautifully crafted green-and-white notes that resemble a lovely bar of soap. The wave of spring flowers are decidedly feminine but the unisex dry down contains wood and musk that can come off as more unisex. Fresh and floral, soapy, mature and quite wearable for today if you happen to like the white floral accords. But like I said in the beginning, not scandalous at all. Polite and conservative, lady-like and refined. The opening is a citric note of bergamot orange and lavender which resemble a clean scent of soap with lavender and citrus blended together. Not too fruity and instantly aromatic and floral with that lavender which subsequently develops into a bouquet of flowers. These are all the big names as far as floral notes go and each are quite potent in their aroma. A rose, a jasmine, a lily of the valley, iris, tuberose and orange blossom. The heady intoxication of these flowers are like putting your nose into the deep end of a flower vase. The green notes are like cut grass freshened and sweetened with citrus and a base of wood and musk. The flowers are dominated by a tuberose. I wish it had contained carnation but the rose note here is the substitute for carnation. It's a big floral aroma so only if you dislike floral scents will this perfume be offensive. When wearing this perfume it's quite clear to me that it is modeled after green florals and classic white soapy white floral perfumes but this has a powdery and subdued and quite easy to like smell. When applied lightly it's quite a beautiful and light green breeze scent. This matches up with clean light cool blouses and sundresses. She is conservative and yet not dull. The dry down with sandalwood gives this scent a woody touch I find quite engaging and far from ordinary. I've long appreciated white floral perfumes ever since I first wore Fracas so to me this is a pleasure. It goes to show that such old time white flower power scents are not relegated to the past and can still be worn and formulated today. Finally I would like to add that this a perfume which like all perfumes has the power to change on everyone. I have smelled it on my mother and on her it's a brassier floral musk without the sandalwood I like and without the rose. On her the tuberose is huge and borders on Giorgio stuff but she liked Giorgio so it's a scent she appreciates. On my sister's mother in law it's quite a green floral with lily of the valley coming forth beautifully and concluding with powder. Perfume is magic and transformative. The same perfume can smell differently on everyone else and not only that we can personally interpret the same perfume differently when we detect some notes and scents that are not always smelled by others. My personal impression is that this is a very clean and soapy feel good white floral with the flowers each coming through in a delirious cloud of white flower power: tuberose, rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, over a light wood base of sandalwood that has a very soft powdery finish. Quite stylish and no nonsense. Perfect for wearing in spring and summer when one wants to smell fresh as a flower.

Roja Dove Scandal is a high quality well done perfume. It smells of the best ingredients and the best of everything from the minute you spray it on. Interestingly, it bears the distinct signature of an old classic, White Shoulders, to my nose. It smells very much like WS to me through the first 30 minutes of development. I can also see the comparisons to Fracas, but this is softer and prettier in my opinion. Scandal develops into a lovely tuberose dominant scent in the drydown and has excellent sillage and longevity. It feels luscious and full bodied, but in a classy way, like a voluptuous woman in a Chanel suit and heels.

So soapy and truly "vintage-smelling" as the kids say. I am currently playing around with the Isabey discovery set so I can't help but compare how the 2 houses craft floral, powdery perfumes: Isabey's fragrances have a more plush, diffuse powdery quality than Roja, they're better blended fragrances that wear softly on the skin, whereas the Roja Dove floral perfumes I've tried so far (Scandal, Elysium, Gardenia) are rather stuffy and domineering, relying too much on peach and the powder is more talcum-y.

This is a pleasant, soapy, classic, and Very Strong scent! It starts out with a blast of grandma's bathroom, but quickly develops into an elegant and classy fragrance - a beautiful, refined white floral, if not a particularly modern one. It does then become much sweeter as it dries down, and lasts and lasts, a very long wearer. This could be quite an overpowering perfume, and I think it would take a certain kind of woman to pull this off - otherwise it might wear you.

tried in store on my skin today. no doubt this is divine white floral scent,mainly gardenia. compare to the purple bottle ones, the longevity is better as that one only lasted on my skin for 3 hours but this one, I can smell in on my skin after 5 hours ( more like skin scent). however, I don't think it justifies the price as it is same as the Isabey Gardenia, and yes, exactly the same. so if you like this one, buy Isabey Gardenia instead.

I hate gardenia. Im not really fond of tuberose and I find off-putting most jasmine based fragrances. In theory, this should be a no-no fragrance for me. Yet I would give this a 9 / 10. That's how good it is. Heavenly luxurious smooth creamy white floral. A bit musky and slightly powdery. Classic.

I really like this could be love. This might be my first roja dove FB. Very creamy tuberose and jasmine. I hope the jasmine stays fresh. The lily of valley is noticeable. I agree with the reviews that compare it to white shoulders but the best WS you never smelled.

Wow, it's not all about tuberose :-))) After a couple of hours it became even softer and tuberose transformed into just a hint of strawberry and now I can smell gorgeous creamy violets (is it orris rout?) and roses and tender musk. Love it!

It's all about tuberose! I don't get any top notes but do get lots of tuberose and rose (not oily but fresh). If you like Poison Tendre, Carolina Herrera etc. you should love this one because it's even better, softer and more feminine.

Scandal to me is elegant, seductive it has a classic smell and yet I find it modern.. Its a gorgeous creamy white flower bouquet slightly powdery and musky. One word SOPHISTICATED Longevity: Long lasting Sillage is Moderate (Parfum)

I'm a guy I love this juice. (Vintage formula) Big bold tuberose and fabulousness I keep next to the bed to sniff I wear it In bed I wear it to Wal-Mart Love

Can somebody tell me if this really smells even a little bit to Fracas? I want something different... Thanks!