Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky or Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu wear about as long as each other — community testers report 6-10 hours for both. Longevity shifts with skin type, weather, and how much you apply.

When should you wear Odyssey Mandarin Sky vs Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky peaks in fall, while Scandal Pour Homme Absolu is voted best for winter. Both still work year-round; the season vote just reflects where each shines most.

Side by side

Odyssey Mandarin Sky vs. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu

Q: Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu smell similar?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu rate a very similar 76% match on our similarity model. Both lean sweet, amber and woody.

Q: Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky better than Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

Neither is universally better — it depends on what you want. Odyssey Mandarin Sky peaks in fall, while Scandal Pour Homme Absolu belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap. Weigh the shared notes, performance, and community votes above to decide which fits you.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

Armaf

Eau de Parfum2023

76^%

Very similar

Scandal Pour Homme Absolu

Jean Paul Gaultier

Eau de Parfum2024

New comparison

Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky better than Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

Mandarin Orange meets caramel warmth in one corner; Sandalwood, Chestnut, and Mirabelle plum own the other. They're 76% aligned on paper, yet feel worlds apart on skin. Odyssey Mandarin Sky grabs you with bright citrus and vanilla amber, while Scandal Pour Homme Absolu leans into dense, nutty woodiness. The former wins if you want immediate impact; the latter if you want something that settles and lingers.

Pick Odyssey Mandarin Sky

Pick Odyssey Mandarin Sky if you need a fragrance that opens bold with citrus brightness and stays sweet and warm thanks to caramel, tonka, and amber.

Pick Scandal Pour Homme Absolu

Pick Scandal Pour Homme Absolu if deep, nutty woods and warm Mirabelle plum resin are what you're after instead of citrus.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Gender alignment

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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

Key facts: Odyssey Mandarin Sky vs. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
	Odyssey Mandarin Sky	Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2023	2024
Gender	Male	Male
Perfumer	—	Quentin Bisch, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Christophe Raynaud
Best season	Fall	Winter

Scent DNA

How do Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu smell?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

Citrus

Caramel

Sweet

Amber

Vanilla

Aromatic

Woody

Scandal Pour Homme Absolu

Woody

Warm Spicy

Fruity

Balsamic

Sweet

Nutty

Powdery

Amber

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu share?

Top

Mandarin OrangeSaffronSage

MirabelleMirabelle plum

Heart

CaramelMarigoldTonka Bean

Chestnut

Base

AmbroxanCedarVetiver

Sandalwood

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Woody Notes

Cedar

SandalwoodChestnut

Where they fit

When and where do Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Odyssey Mandarin Sky or Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

Community verdict: Odyssey Mandarin Sky vs. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
	Odyssey Mandarin Sky	Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Score	4/5	4/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	strong	strong

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu?

This is a Scandal DNA with a mandarin accent. Whether that's a problem depends on how you feel about clone culture. For everyone who just wants the experience without the receipt.Odyssey Mandarin Sky

Mirabelle, chestnut, and sandalwood sounds like a dessert menu, and that is essentially what this fragrance delivers. The Absolu concentration means it sits close and lasts long, so apply accordingly.Scandal Pour Homme Absolu

The hunt

Where to buy Odyssey Mandarin Sky and Scandal Pour Homme Absolu

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Cheapest offer per size: Odyssey Mandarin Sky vs. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
	Odyssey Mandarin Sky	Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
1.7 oz	—	$62.95fragranceshop
2 oz	$18.95fragranceshop	—
3.4 oz	$23.95fragranceshop	$92.56ecosmetics
5.07 oz	—	$149.60ecosmetics

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