SCANDALOUS

Overall vibe:
A sophisticated, spicy coffee fragrance with a soft powdery heart and a creamy, subtly sweet drydown. Scandalous is dark without being heavy, sensual without being syrupy, and gourmand without smelling like dessert. The combination of aromatic cardamom, smooth Davao coffee, elegant rose, powdery orris, tonka, vanilla, and sandalwood creates something warm, polished, and quietly seductive. The coffee has an intriguing dark-chocolate nuance, but the fragrance remains surprisingly airy and refined rather than turning into a sweet coffee gourmand.

Longevity:
6–8+ hours, with some wearers reporting longer wear, particularly on clothing. TADHANA states that its fragrances are formulated for excellent longevity, with some lasting beyond eight hours depending on the wearer.

Projection:
Moderate — the opening is spicy and aromatic, with cardamom and bergamot giving the coffee an unexpected freshness. As it develops, the scent becomes softer and more powdery, with coffee, rose, vanilla, and sandalwood creating a warm, enveloping aura. Interestingly, some wearers find it deceptively subtle up close while others experience surprisingly good projection.

When / where to wear:

• Fall and winter
• Cool spring or summer evenings
• Date nights
• Dinner and cocktails
• Creative or sophisticated settings
• Anytime you want something sensual and distinctive without smelling overly sweet

Best for:

• Coffee fragrance lovers
• Fans of cardamom and warm spices
• People who enjoy powdery fragrances with depth
• Anyone who finds traditional gourmands too sweet
• Those looking for a sophisticated unisex fragrance with a seductive edge

If you like X, you'll love Scandalous:

• If you like BDK Gris Charnel, you'll love Scandalous — both have that addictive cardamom-and-powdery warmth, with Scandalous adding coffee and a darker, slightly sweeter character. One wearer specifically described Scandalous as sharing Gris Charnel's DNA, but deeper and sexier.
• If you like Maison Margiela Replica Coffee Break, you'll love Scandalous — both combine coffee with a soft, comforting powdery character, though Scandalous is warmer and more sensual.
• If you like Kilian Black Phantom, you'll love Scandalous — both explore dark coffee and chocolate facets, but Scandalous is considerably lighter and more polished.
• If you like Essential Parfums The Musc, you'll love Scandalous — both have a soft, smooth, skin-like quality, though Scandalous adds spice, coffee, and gourmand warmth.
• If you like Guerlain Fève Gourmande, you'll love Scandalous — both have a sophisticated sweet-spicy character, though Scandalous is less dessert-like and more coffee-driven.

FRAGRANCE NOTES

TOP NOTES: Cardamom and Bergamot;

MIDDLE NOTES: Rose, Tonka Bean and Orris;

BASE NOTES: Coffee, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Scandalous by TADHANA is a Floral fragrance for women and men.

Scandalous was launched in 2025.

The nose behind this fragrance is Shale Albao. 

Our decants are rebottled by The Scent Garden, LLC from genuine fragrance bottles. The Scent Garden LLC is a wholly independent entity not affiliated, connected, or associated with the original manufacturer.   Original manufacturer's bottles not included with purchase.