Juliette Has A Gun 2013 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Oil Fiction

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Juliette Has A Gun Oil Fiction is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Oil Fiction opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Amber, Patchouli, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Ambroxan. Juliette Has A Gun's Oil Fiction carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Oil Fiction is a polarising beast: some praise its opulent, vintage amber-floral warmth as a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as outdated, soapy, and drowned in ambroxan. It’s got a loyal following, but definitely not a blind-buy.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
Oil Fiction Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it a bold choice, best suited for evenings out or cooler weather events where it can truly shine without overpowering. The rich amber and floral accords lean more towards sophisticated gatherings than casual or athletic wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

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About

Oil Fiction swirls with luscious tuberose and ylang-ylang, softened by a powdery iris and grounded by a rich, somewhat dry amber. Hints of saffron and patchouli add a spicy, earthy depth, while an underlying whisper of vanilla brings a creamy sweetness. The papyrus note lends an unexpected, clean, almost green edge that keeps it from being overtly heavy, even as the ambroxan amplifies its presence.