First of all, can we talk about that BOTTLE?! Wow is it gorgeous- right down to the box that it is packaged in. I love the sexy legs on the cap and the ombré gold into amber for the bottle. It’s just beautifully clever marketing. However…This is a hard one to sell me on. At first sniff I like it. But the more it lingers, it starts pulling out some very bold notes that are a little bit too intense for me. I can picture wearing this on an evening when you’re feeling frisky and empowered and not afraid to be the only thing that people can smell (not in a bad way- it’s just an exceptionally forward scent). It’s certainly one of the stronger perfumes I have tried and the days I have spritzed it on myself it has lasted hours upon hours. I suppose that speaks to its ... MoreFirst of all, can we talk about that BOTTLE?! Wow is it gorgeous- right down to the box that it is packaged in. I love the sexy legs on the cap and the ombré gold into amber for the bottle. It’s just beautifully clever marketing. However…This is a hard one to sell me on. At first sniff I like it. But the more it lingers, it starts pulling out some very bold notes that are a little bit too intense for me. I can picture wearing this on an evening when you’re feeling frisky and empowered and not afraid to be the only thing that people can smell (not in a bad way- it’s just an exceptionally forward scent). It’s certainly one of the stronger perfumes I have tried and the days I have spritzed it on myself it has lasted hours upon hours. I suppose that speaks to its strength- which is great thing for those who don’t want their perfume to fade too quickly. A little goes a (very) long way with this one. I do like that it carries a bit of musk to it. But aside from that, it’s too confident for my taste and I don’t feel like myself in it. I’ll probably keep it just because of the beautiful bottle alone (and even the box tbh) So if you love bold, sexy scents that make an impression then this is for you!

I have been delighted by the Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu fragrance from start to finish! It comes in beautiful red velvet packaging, so you get the sense that this is a luxury item even before you see the actual product. The packaging of the perfume bottle itself is loyal to the packaging from Jean Paul Gaultier that we’ve all come to associate specifically with this brand, which is always a nod to the male or female form (in this case - women’s legs). My mother had another edition of his fragrances when I was younger, and I have always had this sense that these special fragrances are something you need to grow into. You can thus imagine how special it was for me to spray this fragrance on myself, and be wonderfully surprised by how elegant it is!! I would say ... MoreI have been delighted by the Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu fragrance from start to finish! It comes in beautiful red velvet packaging, so you get the sense that this is a luxury item even before you see the actual product. The packaging of the perfume bottle itself is loyal to the packaging from Jean Paul Gaultier that we’ve all come to associate specifically with this brand, which is always a nod to the male or female form (in this case - women’s legs). My mother had another edition of his fragrances when I was younger, and I have always had this sense that these special fragrances are something you need to grow into. You can thus imagine how special it was for me to spray this fragrance on myself, and be wonderfully surprised by how elegant it is!! I would say this fragrance mostly has sweet notes, but you also get hints of fruity and floral. This is a fragrance that appears appropriate for an evening date, something that will turn heads! I have worn it on an evening out, received many compliments from my friends and significant other, and the scent stayed throughout the night. I would recommend this to those who like a slightly more mature version of a sweet fragrance that still feels youthful and fun!

(Rewarded Review) An excellent date night fragrance!

I have been delighted by the Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu fragrance from start to finish! It comes in beautiful red velvet packaging, so you get the sense that this is a luxury item even before you see the actual product. The packaging of the perfume bottle itself is loyal to the packaging from Jean Paul Gaultier that we’ve all come to associate specifically with this brand, which is always a nod to the male or female form (in this case - women’s legs). My mother had another edition of his fragrances when I was younger, and I have always had this sense that these special fragrances are something you need to grow into. You can thus imagine how special it was for me to spray this fragrance on myself, and be wonderfully surprised by how elegant it is!! I would say ... MoreI have been delighted by the Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu fragrance from start to finish! It comes in beautiful red velvet packaging, so you get the sense that this is a luxury item even before you see the actual product. The packaging of the perfume bottle itself is loyal to the packaging from Jean Paul Gaultier that we’ve all come to associate specifically with this brand, which is always a nod to the male or female form (in this case - women’s legs). My mother had another edition of his fragrances when I was younger, and I have always had this sense that these special fragrances are something you need to grow into. You can thus imagine how special it was for me to spray this fragrance on myself, and be wonderfully surprised by how elegant it is!! I would say this fragrance mostly has sweet notes, but you also get hints of fruity and floral. This is a fragrance that appears appropriate for an evening date, something that will turn heads! I have worn it on an evening out, received many compliments from my friends and significant other, and the scent stayed throughout the night. I would recommend this to those who like a slightly more mature version of a sweet fragrance that still feels youthful and fun!

(Rewarded Review) Beautiful packaging and wonderful scent

Scandal Absolu has become one of my new favorite scents. I've been using it all the time these past few weeks and have gotten a lot of compliments. It has an amber chypre scent that's formulated with a mixture of black fig in its top notes, tuberose in its heart notes, and sandalwood in its bottom notes. Its sophisticated yet playfully alluring fragrance makes it suitable for all occasions. I particularly liked how this perfume captures attention in a subtle way and is long-lasting without being overbearing.The packaging of this product truly sets the stage and atmosphere of this perfume. Starting from its deep red shade and velvet packaging box, this product extrudes a sense of luxury, feminism and elegance. The signature "Scandal" legs add a touch of allure, ... MoreScandal Absolu has become one of my new favorite scents. I've been using it all the time these past few weeks and have gotten a lot of compliments. It has an amber chypre scent that's formulated with a mixture of black fig in its top notes, tuberose in its heart notes, and sandalwood in its bottom notes. Its sophisticated yet playfully alluring fragrance makes it suitable for all occasions. I particularly liked how this perfume captures attention in a subtle way and is long-lasting without being overbearing.The packaging of this product truly sets the stage and atmosphere of this perfume. Starting from its deep red shade and velvet packaging box, this product extrudes a sense of luxury, feminism and elegance. The signature "Scandal" legs add a touch of allure, sensuality and playfulness, while the golden perfume shining within the multifaceted bottle gives an extravagant and sophisticated feeling akin to a royal European masquerade ballroom dance. Finally, at first spritz, Scandal Absolu releases a sweet fruity and warm woody fragrance that envelops it all with a charming and mysterious aura.

(Rewarded Review) Gorgeous marketing-but beyond intense

First of all, can we talk about that BOTTLE?! Wow is it gorgeous- right down to the box that it is packaged in. I love the sexy legs on the cap and the ombré gold into amber for the bottle. It’s just beautifully clever marketing. However…This is a hard one to sell me on. At first sniff I like it. But the more it lingers, it starts pulling out some very bold notes that are a little bit too intense for me. I can picture wearing this on an evening when you’re feeling frisky and empowered and not afraid to be the only thing that people can smell (not in a bad way- it’s just an exceptionally forward scent). It’s certainly one of the stronger perfumes I have tried and the days I have spritzed it on myself it has lasted hours upon hours. I suppose that speaks to its ... MoreFirst of all, can we talk about that BOTTLE?! Wow is it gorgeous- right down to the box that it is packaged in. I love the sexy legs on the cap and the ombré gold into amber for the bottle. It’s just beautifully clever marketing. However…This is a hard one to sell me on. At first sniff I like it. But the more it lingers, it starts pulling out some very bold notes that are a little bit too intense for me. I can picture wearing this on an evening when you’re feeling frisky and empowered and not afraid to be the only thing that people can smell (not in a bad way- it’s just an exceptionally forward scent). It’s certainly one of the stronger perfumes I have tried and the days I have spritzed it on myself it has lasted hours upon hours. I suppose that speaks to its strength- which is great thing for those who don’t want their perfume to fade too quickly. A little goes a (very) long way with this one. I do like that it carries a bit of musk to it. But aside from that, it’s too confident for my taste and I don’t feel like myself in it. I’ll probably keep it just because of the beautiful bottle alone (and even the box tbh) So if you love bold, sexy scents that make an impression then this is for you!

(Rewarded Review) Sweet, mature scent

First of all, the presentation of this perfume is gorgeous. The box is velvet and luxurious. The bottle is heavy and feels expensive. The cap component with the legs makes it look like an art piece you want to have displayed. I love the packaging of it.For the scent, at first spritz it comes off very traditional (read: older lady floral). Only once it settles do I start to get the notes of fig and it becomes quite sweet, without that initial overly-sickening floral scent. I would consider this a more mature scent for myself and I’d wear it for special occasions. I personally wouldn’t make this my every day, signature scent.In terms of lasting power, I do not feel this has the longest stay on my skin. By the end of the day, I could not smell it on myself, ... MoreFirst of all, the presentation of this perfume is gorgeous. The box is velvet and luxurious. The bottle is heavy and feels expensive. The cap component with the legs makes it look like an art piece you want to have displayed. I love the packaging of it.For the scent, at first spritz it comes off very traditional (read: older lady floral). Only once it settles do I start to get the notes of fig and it becomes quite sweet, without that initial overly-sickening floral scent. I would consider this a more mature scent for myself and I’d wear it for special occasions. I personally wouldn’t make this my every day, signature scent.In terms of lasting power, I do not feel this has the longest stay on my skin. By the end of the day, I could not smell it on myself, including places where I directly sprayed it (like my wrists). This isn’t necessarily a bad thing because I am not planning on wearing this as my every day perfume and if I am wearing it for special occasions, it only needs to last 4-5 hours realistically. But, for a scent that’s being advertised by JPG as intense, I would expect longer lasting power.

A must have date night fragrance!

I have been delighted by the Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu fragrance from start to finish! It comes in beautiful red velvet packaging, so you get the sense that this is a luxury item even before you see the actual product. The packaging of the perfume bottle itself is loyal to the packaging from Jean Paul Gaultier that we've all come to associate specifically with this brand, which is always a nod to the male or female form (in this case - women's legs). My mother had another edition of his fragrances when I was younger, and I have always had this sense that these special fragrances are something you need to grow into. You can thus imagine how special it was for me to spray this fragrance on myself, and be wonderfully surprised by how elegant it is!! I would say ... MoreI have been delighted by the Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu fragrance from start to finish! It comes in beautiful red velvet packaging, so you get the sense that this is a luxury item even before you see the actual product. The packaging of the perfume bottle itself is loyal to the packaging from Jean Paul Gaultier that we've all come to associate specifically with this brand, which is always a nod to the male or female form (in this case - women's legs). My mother had another edition of his fragrances when I was younger, and I have always had this sense that these special fragrances are something you need to grow into. You can thus imagine how special it was for me to spray this fragrance on myself, and be wonderfully surprised by how elegant it is!! I would say this fragrance mostly has sweet notes, but you also get hints of fruity and floral. This is a fragrance that appears appropriate for an evening date, something that will turn heads! I have worn it on an evening out, received many compliments from my friends and significant other, and the scent stayed throughout the night. I would recommend this to those who like a slightly more mature version of a sweet fragrance that still feels youthful and fun!

Beautiful bottle- but beyond bold

First of all, can we talk about that BOTTLE?! Wow is it gorgeous- right down to the box that it is packaged in. I love the sexy legs on the cap and the ombré gold into amber for the bottle. It's just beautifully clever marketing. However...This is a hard one to sell me on. At first sniff I like it. But the more it lingers, it starts pulling out some very bold notes that are a little bit too intense for me. I can picture wearing this on an evening when you're feeling frisky and empowered and not afraid to be the only thing that people can smell (not in a bad way- it's just an exceptionally forward scent). It's certainly one of the stronger perfumes I have tried and the days I have spritzed it on myself it has lasted hours upon hours. I suppose that speaks to its ... MoreFirst of all, can we talk about that BOTTLE?! Wow is it gorgeous- right down to the box that it is packaged in. I love the sexy legs on the cap and the ombré gold into amber for the bottle. It's just beautifully clever marketing. However...This is a hard one to sell me on. At first sniff I like it. But the more it lingers, it starts pulling out some very bold notes that are a little bit too intense for me. I can picture wearing this on an evening when you're feeling frisky and empowered and not afraid to be the only thing that people can smell (not in a bad way- it's just an exceptionally forward scent). It's certainly one of the stronger perfumes I have tried and the days I have spritzed it on myself it has lasted hours upon hours. I suppose that speaks to its strength- which is great thing for those who don't want their perfume to fade too quickly. A little goes a (very) long way with this one. I do like that it carries a bit of musk to it. But aside from that, it's too confident for my taste and I don't feel like myself in it. I'll probably keep it just because of the beautiful bottle alone (and even the box tbh) So if you love bold, sexy scents that make an impression then this is for you!

Beautiful packaging and wonderful scent

I received this product for free from Influenster and Jean Paul Gaultier in exchange for my honest review.Scandal Absolu has become one of my new favorite scents. I've been using it all the time these past few weeks and have gotten a lot of compliments. It has an amber chypre scent that's formulated with a mixture of black fig in its top notes, tuberose in its heart notes, and sandalwood in its bottom notes. Its sophisticated yet playfully alluring fragrance makes it suitable for all occasions. I particularly liked how this perfume captures attention in a subtle way and is long-lasting without being overbearing.The packaging of this product truly sets the stage and atmosphere of this perfume. Starting from its deep red shade and velvet packaging box, this ... MoreI received this product for free from Influenster and Jean Paul Gaultier in exchange for my honest review.Scandal Absolu has become one of my new favorite scents. I've been using it all the time these past few weeks and have gotten a lot of compliments. It has an amber chypre scent that's formulated with a mixture of black fig in its top notes, tuberose in its heart notes, and sandalwood in its bottom notes. Its sophisticated yet playfully alluring fragrance makes it suitable for all occasions. I particularly liked how this perfume captures attention in a subtle way and is long-lasting without being overbearing.The packaging of this product truly sets the stage and atmosphere of this perfume. Starting from its deep red shade and velvet packaging box, this product extrudes a sense of luxury, feminism and elegance. The signature "Scandal" legs add a touch of allure, sensuality and playfulness, while the golden perfume shining within the multifaceted bottle gives an extravagant and sophisticated feeling akin to a royal European masquerade ballroom dance. Finally, at first spritz, Scandal Absolu releases a sweet fruity and warm woody fragrance that envelops it all with a charming and mysterious aura.

Sweet, mature scent

I received this product from Influenster in exchange for my honest review.First of all, the presentation of this perfume is gorgeous. The box is velvet and luxurious. The bottle is heavy and feels expensive. The cap component with the legs makes it look like an art piece you want to have displayed. I love the packaging of it.For the scent, at first spritz it comes off very traditional (read: older lady floral). Only once it settles do I start to get the notes of fig and it becomes quite sweet, without that initial overly-sickening floral scent. I would consider this a more mature scent for myself and I'd wear it for special occasions. I personally wouldn't make this my every day, signature scent.In terms of lasting power, I do not feel this has the longest stay ... MoreI received this product from Influenster in exchange for my honest review.First of all, the presentation of this perfume is gorgeous. The box is velvet and luxurious. The bottle is heavy and feels expensive. The cap component with the legs makes it look like an art piece you want to have displayed. I love the packaging of it.For the scent, at first spritz it comes off very traditional (read: older lady floral). Only once it settles do I start to get the notes of fig and it becomes quite sweet, without that initial overly-sickening floral scent. I would consider this a more mature scent for myself and I'd wear it for special occasions. I personally wouldn't make this my every day, signature scent.In terms of lasting power, I do not feel this has the longest stay on my skin. By the end of the day, I could not smell it on myself, including places where I directly sprayed it (like my wrists). This isn't necessarily a bad thing because I am not planning on wearing this as my every day perfume and if I am wearing it for special occasions, it only needs to last 4-5 hours realistically. But, for a scent that's being advertised by JPG as intense, I would expect longer lasting power.