Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!: released in 2020, white floral, fruity and tuberose, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe?

The closest Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe we found is Maison Alhambra So Candid — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! 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 So Scandal!Projection
1Maison Alhambra So Candid91%about $25* (−81%)5h vs 7h8/10
2Afnan Historic Doria87%about $35* (−74%)9h vs 7h8/10
3Zara Sublime Epoque84%about $20* (−85%)5h vs 7h6/10
4Camara Perfumes Seniorita So Excite82%about $20* (−85%)10h vs 7h7/10
5Al Wataniah Duha80%about $30* (−78%)5h vs 7h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra So Candid — 91% scent match

    Captures the bold, syrupy tuberose and raspberry sweetness found in Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!, offering a similarly playful and intoxicating floral profile.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 179 community ratings.

  2. Afnan Historic Doria — 87% scent match

    This fragrance leans into the same white floral and fruity intensity as So Scandal!, providing a sophisticated and long-lasting scent experience.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and fruity accords with Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 202 community ratings.

  3. Zara Sublime Epoque — 84% scent match

    A bright and approachable take on the white floral theme, evoking the same cheerful and sweet character present in the Jean Paul Gaultier original.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and citrus accords with Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 818 community ratings.

  4. Camara Perfumes Seniorita So Excite — 82% scent match

    Offers a vibrant, fruit-forward floral composition that mirrors the playful and unapologetic spirit of So Scandal! at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and tuberose accords with Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!, lasts about 10h against 7h and carries 5 community ratings.

  5. Al Wataniah Duha — 80% scent match

    This scent presents a lush, sweet floral bouquet that feels reminiscent of the tuberose-heavy heart of So Scandal!.

    It shares its citrus and sweet accords with Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 83 community ratings.

Which Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe is cheapest?

Camara Perfumes Seniorita So Excite, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!.

Which Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe lasts longest?

Camara Perfumes Seniorita So Excite, at about 10h on skin, against about 7h for Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!.

Which Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe is closest to the original?

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

How much does a Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra So Candid saves you about $160 a year against Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal!. 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 So Scandal! dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Camara Perfumes Seniorita So Excite (10.1h) and Afnan Historic Doria (8.5h) — 2 of 5.

Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-05.