[suc.ces de scan.dale] n [F, lit., success of scandal] (1896): something (as a work of art) that wins popularity or notoriety because of its scandalous nature; also: the reception accorded such a piece
SUCCES DE SCANDALE
Meaning of SUCCES DE SCANDALE in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012