Juliette Has A Gun 2012 EDP

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Mad Madame

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Juliette Has A Gun Mad Madame is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Mad Madame opens with Amber, Rose, Freesia, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Castoreum, and Tolu Balsam. Juliette Has A Gun's Mad Madame carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and unapologetically bold, Mad Madame is a 'love it or hate it' animalic rose that screams confidence. It's a sensual scent for those who dare to be different, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Mad Madame 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and animalic accords, Mad Madame is too loud for office wear but perfect for dates and formal events where making a confident, lasting impression is desired. While some find it versatile enough for day or casual wear if applied lightly, its intensity leans more towards evening occasions.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Mad Madame opens with a powerful, darkly sophisticated rose, immediately intertwined with the juicy sharpness of blackcurrant and the warmth of amber. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and tuberose emerges, deepened by an earthy patchouli and a pronounced, almost primal musk. The base reveals rich castoreum and tolu balsam, lending a provocative animalic leatheriness that defines its 'mad' character, yet a subtle vanilla softens the edges.

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