Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu: released in 2024, woody, tuberose and white floral, about 6h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu dupe we found is Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine — 80% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $175 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine | 80% | about $95* (−46%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rabanne Olympéa Solar | 79% | about $110* (−37%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Mugler Alien Goddess Intense | 78% | about $120* (−31%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Victoria's Secret Coconut Passion | 77% | about $20* (−89%) | 4h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Queen | 87% | about $35 (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Captures a similarly decadent, sweet, and nutty white floral aura that aligns closely with the mood of Scandal Absolu.
It shares its sweet, fruity and white floral accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,201 community ratings.
Exhibits a bright, solar white floral character that evokes the lush intensity of Scandal Absolu.
It shares its white floral, sweet and fruity accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,039 community ratings.
A similarly opulent floral experience with rich vanilla warmth, echoing the heavy floral sweetness of Scandal Absolu.
It shares its white floral and sweet accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,045 community ratings.
Shares the sun-drenched, sweet tropical warmth found in the background of Scandal Absolu at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its sweet and powdery accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 3,307 community ratings.
Evokes the opulent tuberose and warm fruity sweetness of Scandal Absolu, offering a rich and enveloping presence on skin.
It shares its powdery, woody and tuberose accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, opens on Tuberose too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 78 community ratings.
Victoria's Secret Coconut Passion, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu.
Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu.
Armaf Queen, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu itself sells from £77.49 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine saves you about $115 a year against Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.