Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
94%
Leather
91%
Earthy
87%
Woody
82%
Amber
78%
Mossy
70%
Smoky
69%
Rose
67%
Iris
67%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Aromatic, and Leather) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Aromatic, Leather, and Earthy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Citrus, Aromatic, Leather, and Earthy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
ScandalbyLanvinis a Chypre fragrance for women.Scandalwas launched in 1931. The nose behind this fragrance is Andre Fraysse. Top notes are Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Leather, Iris, Rose and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are oak moss, Incense, Benzoin, Vetiver and Vanille.Lanvin Scandal was launched 1931 as a leather chypre fragrance. It opens with notes of bergamot, lemon, neroli, mandarin and clary sage. The heart is composed of leather, iris, rose and ylang-ylang, placed on the base of incense, oakmoss, vanilla, vetiver and benzoin.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Scandal office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.