RoseOpens with
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Mad Madame
A moonlit garden party where the air is thick with florals, smoke from distant bonfires, and the subtle hint of leather-bound books.
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Mad MadamePremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessEternity Eau Fresh For Women · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012, Mad Madame by Juliette Has A Gun is a chypre fragrance that captures the complexity of its namesake — bold and romantic, with layers of sophistication and mystery. Perfumer Romano Ricci crafted this scent to embody modern romanticism, blending rose and tuberose with smoky leather and powdery musk. The composition opens with black currant and freesia before settling into a rich base of patchouli, moss, and vanilla absolute, creating an olfactory blend that is both intimate and enigmatic.
Apply Mad Madame in light layers — the rich base notes develop slowly and can become overpowering if applied too heavily. It pairs well for both day and evening wear, but shines best when worn close to skin where its warmth is most noticeable.
Fig. 01 — Mad Madame, 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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The originalMad MadameJuliette Has A Gun · Premium · $100–250Calvin Klein · 2020Eternity Eau Fresh For WomenShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.69 (295)42%Match
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With Juliette Has A Gun X SKINS
Adds vanilla, oud and fresh; shares three accords.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 26%.