Fragrance comparison

Scandal vs Valencia Uomo Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,771 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Valencia Uomo Intense

Milestone Perfumes

4.2931 votes

Rank #34,311 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Valencia Uomo Intense
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Scandal4/7

Valencia Uomo Intense3/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal
Community sentiment: Valencia Uomo Intense
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Valencia Uomo Intense
Versatility: Valencia Uomo Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ScandalLanvin

Valencia Uomo IntenseMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 67%Had 8%Want 25%

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

45%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerValencia Uomo IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value91

Category winnerValencia Uomo IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

iris100%

powdery90%

vanilla80%

violet70%

leather60%

earthy50%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both leather and earthy

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

Top

Clary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisTonka Bean

Base

VanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall90

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Category winnerValencia Uomo IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,771

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#34,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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This bottle brings a dense cloud of dark violet powder and warm vanilla, making it a heavy option for cold november evenings. The first spray delivers a sweet citrus kick of mandarin orange, though it immediately takes a backseat to a thick, lipstick-like iris note. As the liquid warms on skin, the texture turns velve…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scandal or Valencia Uomo Intense?

Scandal takes 4 of 7 categories. Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes; Valencia Uomo Intense is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valencia Uomo Intense for a iris and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scandal or Valencia Uomo Intense?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Valencia Uomo Intense 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scandal or Valencia Uomo Intense?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Valencia Uomo Intense 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scandal and Valencia Uomo Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Iris.

Is Scandal or Valencia Uomo Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Scandal and Valencia Uomo Intense?

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. Valencia Uomo Intense has top notes of Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris and Tonka Bean, a base of Vanilla and Leather.