Fragrance comparison

Shéliane vs Scandal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,750 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,185 CitrusLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Shéliane0/7

Scandal6/7

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

ShélianeDetaille

ScandalLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

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 hate

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

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

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Category winnerScandalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

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

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,185

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Shéliane or Scandal?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories. Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Best in winter, evening 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, Shéliane or Scandal?

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

Which projects more, Shéliane or Scandal?

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

Do Shéliane and Scandal smell similar?

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

Is Shéliane or Scandal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shéliane and Scandal?

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. 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.