Fragrance comparison

Scandal vs Shéliane

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

6 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,190 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,674 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Scandal6/7

Shéliane0/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal
Community sentiment: Scandal
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Tie
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

ScandalLanvin

ShélianeDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerScandalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,190

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#11,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scandal or Shéliane?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories. Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes; Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scandal or Shéliane?

They last about the same: Scandal 76/100, Shéliane 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Scandal or Shéliane?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Shéliane 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scandal and Shéliane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Scandal or Shéliane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scandal is the stronger pick. For winter, Shéliane is the stronger pick. Scandal suits evening wear; Shéliane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scandal and Shéliane?

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. Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum.