Few people know, but the founder of the impudent perfume brand Juliette Has A Gun is the great-grandson of the legendary Nina Ricci.
Genes, fate, name, work, love of fragrances and the desire to create real masterpieces helped Romano Ricci with dignity to continue the heritage of his great ancestors.
The brand’s concept is “perfume as a weapon of seduction,” and Shakespeare’s Juliet, who lives in the 21st century, became the main inspiration. Here is how Romano Ricci explained it:
I wanted to open a new universe in front of a modern woman, where romance and fragility are harmoniously combined with freedom and independence.
How it all began
Literally from birth, Romano found himself in the world of fashion, in an atmosphere of beauty and creativity. His childhood passed in the factory of the famous grandfather - Robert Ricci, whom he recalls with special warmth:
I am very grateful to him for training my sense of smell from an early age, revealing to me his vision of the world of aromas. None of my subsequent hobbies could erase these childhood lessons from my memory.
Proud of the family’s legacy, he decides to prove not so much to the world as to himself, that he is able to independently succeed and as a result creates something special: the Juliette Has a Gun brand, which the world met in December 2006. According to the idea of Romano, Shakespeare's Juliet was transferred to the 21st century and armed with a pistol. By the way, the weapon in her hands is a fragrance that hits exactly at the target. Ricci created the first two perfumes together with the great Francis Kurkidzhan, the next ones on his own.
The story of "Juliet with a gun"
Today the series has been significantly expanded, but initially there were 7. Romano calls them “episodes” - each of them tells the story of the life and growing up of the main character. And if you want to start from the very beginning, then women in reviews of Juliette Has A Gun recommend purchasing Miss Charming (2006), which expresses Juliet's romanticism. Defending her personality, she turns into a rebel Lady Vengeance. After 2 years, realizing the power of sensuality, our heroine turns to Citizen Queen. Calamity J helps her to have a masculine character, and the composition of Midnight Oud becomes the end of the image. The next fragrance, with which Romano Ricci introduced his fans, appeared in 2010. Its uniqueness lies in the olfactory pyramid, consisting of only one synthetic note - Ambroxan. Thanks to such a complex structure, the fragrance has acquired the sensuality that exudes women's skin.
Intriguing perfumes of the Italian brand have already found their loyal customers, who have appreciated the truly elegant sound, capable of demonstrating a new breath of life each time. One drop of aroma serves as a reminder that at any time you can find love that will create a real miracle by writing a great story of two hearts.
Top fragrances of Juliette Has A Gun brand. Customer reviews
Here are the aromas of the girl especially noted:
- Flower-chypre composition Lady Vengeance from the first notes captivates with tenderness. The olfactory pyramid consists of shades of lavender, patchouli, musk, bergamot and ambroxan, and a persistent vanilla train will make every man turn after you.
- The bold and fiery sound of Calamity J will appeal to extraordinary personalities. He is able to tell much more than the hostess of the bottle can tell about himself. It contains notes of cinnamon, tonka bean, delicate petals of iris, patchouli leaves, and the train is presented in the form of an amber-musky cloud.
- A feeling of freedom with a drop of optimism and slight bitchiness will give the perfume White Spirit. In its luxurious sound, buyers noticed a game of opposites, where the sweet sensuality of jasmine and tuberose competes with the imperious character of woody shades.
- Judging by the reviews, Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume on each girl is revealed differently. This perfume bouquet is based on two ambroxan molecules that allow you to combine the composition with other perfumes. By the way, the ambroxan component is a strong aphrodisiac. Therefore, becoming the owner of a perfume, get ready to bathe in men's attention.
- The harmonious Midnight Oud, as the name implies, is dedicated to the valuable Oud tree, which is the protagonist of the olfactory pyramid. Thanks to him, perfume sounds elegant, subtle and completely unusual. The composition also included sweet raspberry chords, all the same molecules of ambroxan, musk, bergamot and norlimmbanol.
- The girls in their reviews of Juliette Has A Gun called Oil Fiction, the sound of which recalls the tale "A Thousand and One Nights," an ideal option for the fall. The secret is in a thick oriental sound. From the first notes, the composition shimmers in different shades, as if playing with its mistress, and at the end it shows a persistent wood-vanilla train - at the same time gentle and passionate.
Not a perfume
“Not Perfume” - with this name Romano Ricci decided to demonstrate the originality and individuality of the new fragrance. In fact, this is another essence of a woman who, like a second skin, does not stand out against the general background, but only shows a slight hint of smell.
Juliet is fully armed again and, instead of bullets, uses ambroxan, repeating the sound of natural ambergris. But the main characteristic of the component is not hidden, but frankly sexy notes.
Women in reviews of perfumes Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume assure that the “hobby” of the fragrance is humidity and heat, since it is in such weather that notes gain strength and demonstrate their best qualities. When applied, it does not seem to be felt, but it only seems, because then Juliet takes out her gun, shoots, and an incredibly delicate bouquet opens on the skin, eventually forming a cloud of bliss.
In the provocative Not A Perfume, the shades of cistus, musk and styrax resonate. Their interweaving is associated with a powdery cloud that surrounds its owner with a light haze of mystery and unpredictability. In the end, you will definitely hear male chords. It is not surprising, because we are talking about an independent and impudent Juliet, but do not forget: she is still the same girl with a bright soul, ready to give her life for love.
Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance: reviews and description of perfume
Defending her personality, a tender girl becomes a rebel and turns into a revenge lady. The composition pleases with a refined train. Rebellion bordering on sophistication is what lies behind a dark bottle. Juliet hides her ground claws behind velvet petals, controversial patchouli and seductive vanilla.
Girls in reviews of Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance claim that this composition is only for real ladies who fully mastered the art of seduction. A man is only allowed to feel the warmth of her skin, inhale the aroma of her hair and dream about it, knowing that under the satin cloak her body is pulled in a blood-red corset and her legs are dressed in silk stockings. And all this inexplicable, exciting sensuality and sexuality, covered with the finest veil of tenderness and romanticism, can hardly be called a fragrance, because it seems that this is a natural smell that follows its owner.
White spirit
The controversial composition is akin to a drug - it blows away from the first use. As if you become a victim and can no longer do without the next dose. Here is what Romano Ricci said:
This is unexpected, but White Spirit was born out of my desire for controversy. It all started with the name - White Spirit. This is a hint of a well-known flammable product that real francophiles do not ignore. But this is not the only reason. White Spirit is like a flame under the ice. The contrast of pure spirit and pure poison. Immaculate white flower against an explosive chord of dry wood. It would seem an unattractive, but decidedly compelling cocktail.
According to reviews of Juliette Has A Gun White Spirit, the girls were pleased with the expense. Indeed, thanks to the concentrated formula, perfume is economical: 1-2 drops on the neck or a hollow is enough to drive any man crazy. Buyers also warn of possible side effects. Get ready for the attention of strangers in close proximity to your neck and the minute questions about the name "weapons of seduction." And one thing: stay away from other scents - White Spirit is intolerant of mixing.
Olfactory pyramid:
- Upper Chords: Absolute Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac.
- Middle notes: ambrocenid, sandalwood (essence).
- Base: Aberttolid, Ambroxan.
Anyway
This perfume has become a true embodiment of freshness and carefree. Its mischievous sound is liked by both women and men. Continuing the story of Juliet, the fragrance tells that our heroine gained freedom. Now representatives of both sexes can live in complete harmony and feel on the same wavelength. In the olfactory pyramid, only 15 components were collected, once again demonstrating the girl's desire for charm and conciseness.
Girls in their reviews of Juliette Has A Gun Anyway claim that floral woody-musky perfume needs tenderness. However, do not forget: according to the idea of Romano Ricci, our Juliet sees a man as an equal partner, capable of doing amazing things in tandem with her. The top notes reveal neroli with a slight sourness of exotic lime. The heart is dominated by sensual jasmine chords shrouded in wood haze. The highlight of the aroma are hedione molecules, giving the sound an unusual extravagant accents.
Liquid illusion
Let's take a break from Juliet and move on to another collection called Luxury, which in 2018 was supplemented by the long-awaited composition “Liquid Illusion”. Pay attention to the design of the bottle. According to Romano Ricci himself, it was not for nothing that a rich royal blue color was chosen for the presentation of the new fragrance. It is with this shade that the sound of his next masterpiece is associated. The iridescent chords of violet, heliotrope and iris contribute to this perception. By the way, some buyers found in the design similarities with the works of another brand - By Killian.
In their reviews of Juliette Has A Gun Liquid Illusion, some girls claim that literally from the first notes the fragrance won over with its softness and velvety, while others admire its brightness and richness. This once again proves that on each person the composition will open in its own way.
The heliotrope, almonds and violet sound in the upper chords. The heart is intoxicated with the fragrance of iris, tuberose and violet root. A harmonious quartet was formed in the train, consisting of notes of ambergris, tonka bean, Siamese benzoin and musk. The light metallic color of the bouquet is given by the chemical molecules Iracine and Irone, which are obtained from iris root oil.
Romantina
And again about Juliet ...
In this new episode, which describes the next stage in Juliet's life, I wanted to add a drop of frivolity. Romantina is a modern romance, light as a meeting in a cozy Roman cafe. The softness of the initial floral chords of this fragrance is just the first impression, the introduction to the main action. As soon as patchouli chords enter the composition, Romantina becomes a novel in which, once again, the last word is left to my Juliet.
Women in their reviews of Juliette Has A Gun Romantina recommend perfume to cheerful beauties, conquering with their charm and grace. Indeed, only a gentle and sensual composition is able to harmoniously resonate with the image of its mistress, emphasizing its best qualities.
"Romantina" - a musky perfume, where the main notes are white flowers. Jasmine chords are intertwined with orange blossom, and a passionate rose fastens its bonds with osmanthus and iris. As soon as patchouli shades come into play, the true essence of the composition, where there is a place of shipworm, which gradually ends with a wave of vanilla, is instantly exposed.
Oil fiction
Fascinating in its sound, the oriental floral composition, which debuted in 2013, was the inspiration for the creation of the Luxury collection. It differs from its predecessors from the “Juliet with a Gun” series with expressive notes and special appeal.
The complex and at the same time powerful aroma has become a symbol of sexuality and flat sensuality. However, according to reviews of Juliette Has A Gun in Oil Fiction, there was a place for both refinement and tenderness. Some customers claim that the composition shows a wild disposition and sweet energy, which, at the same time, fascinates and seduces.
The bouquet opens with magnificent chords of bergamot, iris, sensual ambergris and emotional saffron. Also in the composition you can catch the shades of ylang-ylang, papyrus, natural vanilla, which gives the sound naturalness and sophistication.
Midnight ud
This fragrance is like a centuries-old secret of the East. It is impossible to unravel. The story goes on, and Juliet, surrounded by mysticism, like an oriental beauty, shyly hides her face under an expensive and thin veil. But whose cocky and bold look sparkles there?
Women in reviews of Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud claim that the sound of perfume is comparable to a sweet sorbet that lulls and intoxicates everyone around. Languor and bliss shines through in every note of it. Musicians sing serenades to her, poets write poems, and her path is strewn with the petals of the most delicate roses. Watch out however! Beautiful, like a doe, Juliet is fast, and nothing will prevent her from achieving what she wants.
Key notes:
- Upper: damask rose, bergamot, saffron, papyrus, geranium.
- Heart chords: oud, agar tree, castoreum.
- Base: ambergris, musk, sandalwood, patchouli.
Mmmm ...
During the presentation, Romano Ricci called it an olfactory pleasure, satisfying feelings, and the customers called it a legitimate forbidden fruit and passionately recommend those who want to bring out their emotions and arouse real passion.
The name speaks for itself, because when you feel the first notes, “Mmmm ....” involuntarily breaks out of your chest, and your consciousness paints a picture of something attractive, passionately desired and incredibly seductive.
In general, the reviews about the perfume Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm ... are positive. Buyers noted that at first it sounds too rich. A rose is felt, then the rest of the flowers. A little later, geranium with caramel comes into its own, but they sound calm and beautiful. A few hours later, the composition exudes a pleasant earthy tint - this is the merit of patchouli. However, the girls claim that, despite the manufacturer’s statement, it is difficult to classify it as unisex: for men it is too sugary and girlishly sweet.