Juliette Has A Gun

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Modern niche house known for provocative, musky florals and minimalist compositions, often featuring rose.

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About Juliette Has A Gun

Juliette Has A Gun is a bold and innovative French niche fragrance house founded in 2006 by Romano Ricci, great-grandson of legendary designer Nina Ricci and grandson of perfumer Robert Ricci. Inspired by Shakespeare's heroine, the brand envisions a modern Juliette who is strong, independent, and empowered, blending tradition with provocation. Romano Ricci's creative direction is deeply personal, with many scents featuring rose-the queen of flowers-and a rebellious spirit that challenges conventions. Notable compositions like Not a Perfume highlight Ricci's minimalist approach, using a single ingredient, Cetalox, to create a pure and versatile signature. Collaborations with acclaimed perfumers such as Francis Kurkdjian further enrich the collection, and the house is recognized for its contemporary 'rock'n'roll' attitude, sophisticated storytelling, and distinctive bottle designs. Juliette Has A Gun stands out for its daring concepts and diverse olfactory palette, appealing to those who seek originality and individuality in their scent journey.

At a Glance

The Brand

Founded 2006
Founder Romano Ricci
Country France
Category Niche

Scent Personality

Sweetness
Moderate
Freshness
Moderate
Boldness
Moderate
Uniqueness
High

Worth It?

Price £££
Value
Moderate
Accessibility
High

Scent DNA

Floral Musky Woody Sweet
  • Juliette Has A Gun fragrances are often built around a contemporary, sometimes minimalist interpretation of rose, musk, and woody notes
  • The brand is recognized for using ingredients like synthetic musks (notably Cetalox in Not a Perfume), ambroxan, and fresh or powdery florals, resulting in compositions that oscillate between clean, powdery, and provocative
  • Their scents frequently juxtapose tradition with modern synthetic notes for an idiosyncratic, sometimes skin-like effect

Top Notes

Pink Pepper Neroli Lemon Pear Bergamot

Heart Notes

Jasmine Tuberose Iris Violet Rose

Base Notes

Musk Sandalwood Ambroxan Cetalox Vanilla

Typical Performance

Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate

Positioning

A niche, premium house known for floral compositions.

How It Compares

Who It's For

Best For

  • Wearers who enjoy musky florals and powdery skin scents
  • Those seeking modern, minimalist, or synthetic-leaning compositions
  • People who prefer gender-flexible fragrances with a provocative edge
  • Fans of rose and soft woody notes
  • Daytime or office wearers wanting something clean but noticeable

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Modern reinterpretation of rose and musk themes
  • Accessible across many markets and easy to sample
  • Balanced between wearable and distinctive
  • Range includes both minimalist and more complex blends

Weaknesses

  • Heavy reliance on synthetic notes can feel sterile to some
  • Sillage and longevity are moderate, rarely strong
  • Limited diversity outside floral-musk-woody territory

Brand Evolution

Juliette Has A Gun began with a strong focus on modern rose compositions, blending classic florals with musky and woody accords. Over time, the brand expanded into minimalist, synthetic-driven scents (such as Not a Perfume) and experimental blends, while maintaining a central theme of musky florals and skin scents. The core DNA has remained consistent, with newer releases exploring warmer, gourmand, or powdery directions but always anchored in a contemporary, wearable style.

Quick Verdict

A niche house focused on musky florals and modern synthetics. Distinctive for skin-like blends but can feel repetitive if you want strong variety or all-natural notes.

Perfumers

Romano Ricci
Romano Ricci 13
Francis Kurkdjian
Francis Kurkdjian 2

Juliette Has A Gun Perfumes

Browse all 38 Juliette Has A Gun perfumes