Lanvin Scandal
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is clary sage and neroli. The heart brings leather and iris. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and incense. Overall it smells citrus and leather.
- Came out
- 1931
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Scandal notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Lanvin Scandal
Scandal is made by Lanvin.
Scandal price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €46. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac has more depth.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Ulric De Varens Varensia and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain. Base notes like oakmoss and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Lanvin perfumes worth knowing
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Lanvin, Arpege and Les Fleurs De Lanvin Blue Orchid.
The style of Scandal
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by leather and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and leather smells and notes like leather and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, ylang-ylang and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 4.25 out of 5.
If you like Scandal, try these
Similar picks to try: Ulric De Varens Varensia (9 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (7 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (8 shared notes) and Amouage Reflection 45 (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
Questions people ask
When did Scandal come out?
It came out in 1931.
Does Scandal project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.