Juliette Has A Gun 2009 EDP

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Calamity J

by Romano Ricci

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Juliette Has A Gun Calamity J is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Romano Ricci. Calamity J opens with Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Iris and Iso E Super, and dries down to a base of Cetalox, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Juliette Has A Gun's Calamity J carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Calamity J is a polarising beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some find it a sophisticated, soft amber-patchouli dream, others a 'calamity' of burned wood and 'wet sauvage animal hair'. It's been discontinued, which only adds to its mystique and desirability for its fans.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
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Calamity J Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its bold, assertive character and moderate sillage make it suitable for dates and evening wear, despite some finding it too weak. The rich amber and musky accords lean it away from casual daytime or office settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a spicy punch of cinnamon before settling into a powdery iris heart, underscored by prominent woody and musky accords. The dry-down is an earthy, animalic blend of amber, patchouli, and musks, sweetened with tonka and vanilla. This is a complex, almost Gothic scent with an intriguing depth.

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