Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Scent vs Scandal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 781 ratings analysed

Vibrant Scent

M.INT

4.03174 votes

Rank #15,863 MuskyWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Scandal

Roja Dove

3.94607 votes

Rank #3,052 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Vibrant Scent
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scandal
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vibrant Scent3/7

Scandal3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vibrant Scent
Community sentiment: Vibrant Scent
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Vibrant Scent
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vibrant ScentM.INT

ScandalRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerVibrant ScentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

35%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

420 votes

Category winnerVibrant ScentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody91%

powdery83%

iris74%

white floral65%

floral56%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Orris RootCedarJasmine

Base

White MuskCashmere WoodVanilla

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOrange BlossomFreesiaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall72

Winter47

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer52

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVibrant ScentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex56

Women39

Men3

Unisex11

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,863

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vibrant Scent by M.INT offers a sharp, clean blend of pink pepper and freesia that settles into a soft, musky base. It is an ideal choice for daily wear during the spring, especially for those who prefer modern, skin-focused scents. The composition feels polished, airy, and professional, making it a reliable signature…

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Scandal is a polished white floral built around jasmine, tuberose and gardenia, brightened by bergamot and a clean lavender lift. It opens sharp and sparkling, then settles into a creamy, powdery floral with a distinctly classic feel. On skin, it usually reads elegant, feminine and composed rather than playful. If you…

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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, Vibrant Scent or Scandal?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Vibrant Scent is rated 4.03/5 from 174 votes; Scandal is rated 3.94/5 from 607 votes. Choose Vibrant Scent for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Scent or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Vibrant Scent 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Scent or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 72/100, Vibrant Scent 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Scent and Scandal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Vibrant Scent or Scandal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vibrant Scent is the stronger pick. For winter, Vibrant Scent is the stronger pick. Vibrant Scent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Scent and Scandal?

Vibrant Scent has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Orris Root, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla. Scandal has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Orris Root, Musk and Sandalwood.