Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night: released in 2018, sweet, honey and vanilla, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe?

The closest Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $130 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By NightProjection
1Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight91%about $25* (−81%)6h vs 8h8/10
2Police Shock-In-Scent For Women84%about $30* (−77%)7h vs 8h6/10
3La Rive Eternal Kiss82%about $25* (−81%)5h vs 8h7/10
4We Pink Obsessed79%about $20* (−85%)8h vs 8h6/10
5Jequiti Patricia Abravanel Paixão77%about $20* (−85%)5h vs 8h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight — 91% scent match

    Captures the deep, syrupy honey and cherry sweetness of Scandal By Night with a similarly bold and long-lasting presence.

    It shares its sweet, citrus and vanilla accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night, opens on Bitter Orange too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 122 community ratings.

  2. Police Shock-In-Scent For Women — 84% scent match

    Offers a playful, sweet floral profile that leans into the same honeyed-white-floral territory as the reference.

    It shares its honey, sweet and white floral accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 313 community ratings.

  3. La Rive Eternal Kiss — 82% scent match

    Provides a budget-friendly interpretation of the sweet, gourmand-leaning floral character found in Scandal By Night.

    It shares its honey, sweet and white floral accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 252 community ratings.

  4. We Pink Obsessed — 79% scent match

    A sweet and approachable scent that evokes the honeyed, fruity warmth characteristic of the reference.

    It shares its sweet, honey and white floral accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 356 community ratings.

  5. Jequiti Patricia Abravanel Paixão — 77% scent match

    Shares a similar sweet, resinous base that feels reminiscent of the honey and tonka bean blend in Scandal By Night.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and sweet accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 66 community ratings.

Which Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe is cheapest?

Jequiti Patricia Abravanel Paixão, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night.

Which Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe lasts longest?

We Pink Obsessed, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night.

Which Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Candid Tonight saves you about $155 a year against Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night. 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.

Will a Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. We Pink Obsessed comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-05.