
Fragrance World
Best Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Dupe
Belle Celine Scandant captures the fresh citrus opening and creamy white floral heart of Scandal reasonably well, though the execution feels slightly more generic and less nuanced. The base lacks the sophisticated vanilla-amber warmth of the original, resulting in a less refined drydown that doesn't age as gracefully.
The clone delivers adequate top and middle notes but with less precision in the floral accords; longevity and projection are noticeably weaker, and the base lacks the creamy, powdery elegance of the designer version.