What Is Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky a Dupe Of?

What is Odyssey Mandarin Sky a dupe of?

Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is commonly compared with Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme EDT. The connection is a sweet caramel and tonka center, with citrus and aromatics keeping things bright around it.

This guide covers the regular Mandarin Sky EDP. Mandarin Sky Elixir and Vintage Edition are different releases. On the JPG side, we're comparing the original men's eau de toilette, rather than Scandal Le Parfum or Absolu.

Caramel and tonka do most of the work

Armaf's note list starts with sage, mandarin, orange and saffron. Caramel, tonka bean and tagetes follow, then vetiver, cedar and ambroxan. That gives you a good idea of the appeal: a bright citrus introduction with a much sweeter center underneath.

JPG highlights clary sage, tonka and vetiver for Scandal Pour Homme EDT, and its launch description also brings in mandarin and caramel. The overlap makes the comparison easy to understand. Both combine something fresh and aromatic with something sweet, then anchor it with woods and vetiver.

How close do owners find Mandarin Sky?

In a Mandarin Sky and Scandal discussion, one owner bought the Armaf after smelling Scandal and finds it close. That's useful support for the pairing, especially when the sweet center is what you enjoy about the JPG.

A side-by-side comparison discussion gives the differences more attention. A commenter describes Mandarin Sky's opening as fruity and synthetic, while Scandal feels woodier, spicier and richer. It's a reminder to check the texture of the opening as well as the overall resemblance.

Who should give it a look?

If caramel and tonka are the reason Scandal caught your attention, Mandarin Sky is a sensible one to sample. If you prefer your sweet fragrances with a more restrained opening, try both before choosing. A fruity start can be a bonus for one person and the part another person likes least.

Our Mandarin Sky versus Scandal Pour Homme comparison goes further into the choice. Browse the cards above for eligible offers, and check that the retailer listing names the concentration you want.