What is the best dupe for Scandal EDP?
Based on owner reports, the highest-accuracy dupe for Scandal EDP is Al Andaleeb by Asdaaf — a Close, with tells match (6/10 accuracy, longevity 7/10).
Best Scandal EDP Dupes
Curated by the Scent File EditorThe one match we list is Asdaaf Al Andaleeb. Owners score it 6 for accuracy and 7 for longevity, from $20.
1 match so farCommunity-scoredNo brand dealsChecked Apr 2026
You keep$110up to 85%
Accuracy6
Longevity7
Two separate scores, never averaged: how close it smells, and how long it lasts.
Scandal EDP
$130
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- 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
- 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.
Sweeter, less overtly green take on the Aura silhouette. Not a strict clone, but cheap and widely cited in community threads as the best budget alternative for Aura lovers.
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- Fragrantica
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- Evidence
- Owner reports
- Last checked
- Apr 2026
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Scandal EDP has one match so far. These are the closest scents by shared notes that have several.
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What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Opens with a tart blood orange that quickly softens into a lush, honeyed gardenia and jasmine heart — sweet but never sugary, more candied flower than dessert. The honey is the star here, thick and animalic, grounded by patchouli and vetiver as it settles into a warm, resinous dry-down with real staying power. Sillage is generous without being aggressive; it announces itself, lingers in a room, and leaves a musky patchouli trail for hours — best worn on cool evenings when you want presence.
Is the original worth it?
Is Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal EDP worth $130?
No dupe here clears accuracy 7 — the best is Asdaaf Al Andaleeb at accuracy 6. This is a hard scent to clone, so the original still holds a real edge over the budget field. Worth it if the exact accord is what you're after.
Save ~$110 with the dupeOriginal $130
The top dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal EDP is Al Andaleeb by Asdaaf, scoring 6/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $20, it's a 60% match to the $130 original — saving roughly $110 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Scandal EDP so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Frequently Asked
What does Scandal EDP smell like?
Scandal EDP by Jean Paul Gaultier is a floral/gourmand/woody scent built on honey, gardenia, blood orange, patchouli, jasmine, vetiver, and more. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
What perfume is similar to Scandal EDP?
The closest scents to Scandal EDP by shared notes are Tom Ford Bitter Peach, Chanel Chance EDP, Maison Crivelli Patchouli Magnetik. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Scandal EDP.
How are Scandal EDP dupes scored?
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
Are the dupe recommendations for Scandal EDP sponsored?
No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.
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