Gocce di Napoleon vs Scandal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories.
Gocce di NapoleonChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ScandalChoose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gocce di Napoleon1/7
Scandal6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scandal
- Community sentiment
- Scandal
- Longevity
- Scandal
- Sillage & projection
- Scandal
- Value for money
- Gocce di Napoleon
- Versatility
- Scandal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scandal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gocce di NapoleonMorrisScandalLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
254 votes
56%Love
33%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScandal
SillageScandal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
amber77%
mossy69%
woody61%
citrus100%
leather92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum
Top
Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose
Base
oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Gocce di Napoleon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
Day100
Night52
Spring44
Summer17
Fall100
Winter94
Day29
Night100
Category winnerScandalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,824
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#6,771
PerfumerAndre Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a…
Reviews →Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gocce di Napoleon or Scandal?
Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories. Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Gocce di Napoleon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gocce di Napoleon or Scandal?
Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Gocce di Napoleon 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gocce di Napoleon or Scandal?
Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Gocce di Napoleon 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gocce di Napoleon and Scandal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Gocce di Napoleon or Scandal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Scandal is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal is the stronger pick. Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gocce di Napoleon and Scandal?
Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.
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