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Juliette Has A Gun · Sold as feminine
Calamity J.
The determination of a woman navigating a boardroom meeting with the same poise she carries through a bustling city street.
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Calamity J.Premium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Calamity J., launched by Juliette Has A Gun in 2009, is a fragrance that reimagines the traditionally feminine with a decidedly strong and assertive profile. Created by perfumer Romano Ricci, it diverges from the brand's earlier rose-based fragrances to embrace a woody-amber composition reminiscent of dandy fragrances. The top note of cinnamon introduces a warm spice that gives way to iris and Iso E Super in the heart, before settling into a robust base of amber, patchouli, musk, and other rich accords like vanilla absolute and tonka bean. This fragrance is designed for women who embody strength and confidence, reflecting their significant role in society.
Calamity J. is best applied sparingly, as its base notes are long-lasting and rich. A single spritz to the pulse points will suffice for daytime wear; it blooms slowly over time, ensuring that the warm spices and powdery musks remain close to the skin throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Calamity J., Juliette Has A Gun
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Romano Ricci
Juliet, armed with a gunRomano Ricci, born in 1978, is the great-grandson of designer Nina Ricci and grandson of Robert Ricci, who created L'Air du Temps — yet he chose to become a self-taught perfumer rather than lean on his fashion pedigree.
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