JPG Scandal Absolu for men (Scandal Pour Homme Absolu) is a 2024 parfum that pairs mirabelle plum with chestnut and sandalwood. Fragrantica lists fruity, woody and warm spicy as its main accords, with a nutty, balsamic thread and a powdery, fresh finish.
Perfect for you if…
You want a fruity scent that smells rich, not juicy.
Mirabelle opener. A single golden-plum note, mirabelle, opens the scent with soft stone-fruit sweetness.
Nutty heart. Chestnut adds a roasted, nutty warmth that you rarely find in men's fragrances.
Moody-season pick. Fragrantica voters rate it winter 2.4k, fall 2.2k, spring 1k and summer 300, and night over day (2.2k against 927).
Sandalwood finish. Sandalwood anchors the dry-down in smooth, creamy wood.
Scent signature. Fragrantica's strongest accords, in order, are fruity, woody, warm spicy, nutty, balsamic, sweet, powdery, fresh, amber, and together they set what you smell most on skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does JPG Scandal Absolu for men smell like?
Mirabelle plum, chestnut and sandalwood, with warm spicy, nutty and balsamic touches.
Is Scandal Absolu a parfum?
Yes. It is sold as a Parfum Concentre, a richer format than an Eau de Parfum.
How does it differ from Scandal Pour Homme?
The original is caramel and vetiver; Absolu is plum, chestnut and sandalwood.