Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu Parfum for Women

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu Parfum for Women is catalogued as a women's fragrance in an 80 ml bottle. At extrait strength it carries the heaviest oil load of the family, so it sits close to the skin and outlasts the lighter versions — a dab does the work of several sprays. A spray on clothing or in the hair lasts longer than one on skin, though it can shift the balance of the scent and mark delicate fabrics. Whether it is discounted this week says more about the shop's stock than about the product. Wear it for a full day before deciding: the dry-down, hours in, is what you and everyone else will actually smell. The best deal and the cheapest sticker price are not always the same listing once delivery is counted.