Bergamot opens things with a citrus snap that doesn't linger — it hands off quickly to a lush, creamy floral heart where tuberose and gardenia do most of the heavy lifting, supported by orange blossom adding a honeyed edge. The whole thing feels polished and deliberately indulgent without tipping into headache territory. Dry-down settles into warm amber wrapped in soft sandalwood and a skin-close musk that keeps sillage intimate but persistent. Projection is moderate, not a room-announcer — it works as a signature trail rather than a statement. — Best suited for date nights, evening outings, or anyone who wants a confident floral-amber that skews romantic and grown-up across spring through fall.
Brand-marketed Alexandria Fragrances interpretation. Alexandria's full-format EDP (30/60/100ml) sold as inspired by Roja Parfums Scandal.
The top dupe of Roja Parfums's Scandal is Scandalous by Alexandria Fragrances, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $79, it's a 70% match to the $415 original — saving roughly $336 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Scandal so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Scandal is Scandalous by Alexandria Fragrances (accuracy 7/10, longevity 7/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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