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Juliette Has A Gun
Lady Vengeance
Eau De Parfum
Women
Sizes
Starting
$150
Description
Lady Vengeance by Juliette Has A Gun is a dark, sophisticated rose built around a thorny Bulgarian rose wrapped in earthy patchouli and soft vanilla. The floral, woody, musky structure feels modern yet slightly vintage, with a clear rose that stays present from the opening to the drydown. Bright touches of bergamot and lavender give an effervescent lift before the scent settles into a sensual trail of ambroxan and creamy sweetness. Often described as sexy, confident and unmistakably feminine, it leaves a rich, high-volume sillage that lingers on skin and in the air.
Created by Francis Kurkdjian for women.
Scent Profile
Floral
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Warm
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot
LavenderMiddle Notes
RoseRose
Patchouli
Iso E Super
GeraniumBase Notes
White Musk
Ambroxan
VanillaAbout Juliette Has A Gun
Juliette Has a Gun is a contemporary French fragrance house founded by Romano Ricci, blending classic perfumery with rebellious modern flair. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Juliette reimagined as an empowered, independent woman, the brand creates bold, unconventional scents that challenge traditional notions of femininity. With cult favorites like Not a Perfume and Lady Vengeance, Juliette Has a Gun is celebrated for its minimalist elegance, edgy storytelling, and confident, playful attitude.
Perfumer
Francis Kurkdjian
Francis Kurkdjian is a French-Armenian master perfumer renowned for his innovative and elegant approach to fragrance creation. Trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, he gained fame for composing Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier at age 26 and later co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian in 2009, blending French artistry with contemporary luxury. He currently serves as Perfume Creation Director at Dior.
Reviews
4.3
Very Good97 reviews
Juliette Has A Gun
4.5/5 • 54 reviews
Luckyscent
4.0/5 • 43 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers consistently highlight Lady Vengeance as a very rose-forward floral with a noticeable musky and slightly powdery character, ranging from "sexy and sophisticated" to "a bit vintage" depending on taste. Many praise its strong initial impact, rich trail, and the way it softens into a more intimate, skin-like scent, while opinions are divided on whether the rose and powder lean elegant or "old lady." Longevity and projection are generally rated from moderate to strong, though a minority find it wears closer and fades faster on their skin.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many users report a strong opening, high-volume sillage and a trail that can be noticed in a room, with wear times that frequently last through most of the day on skin and even longer on clothing.
Versatile appeal: Fans wear it for cool-weather evenings, dates, nights out and special occasions, with some also finding it polished enough for office or daytime use when applied lightly.
Quality composition: Reviewers praise the seamless blend of Bulgarian rose, patchouli, lavender and vanilla, calling it a classy, vintage-tinged rose that smells high quality, refined and characterful rather than generic.
Cons
Specific limitation: A recurring criticism is that the opening can be aggressively strong, very rosy and powdery, reading as "old lady" or overly mature for some wearers before it softens.
Situational drawback: Because of its bold rose-patchouli character and musky trail, some find it too intense or heavy for hot weather, casual settings or close-quarters environments unless applied sparingly.
Comparisons
Similar to classic rose–patchouli fragrances: Reviewers and critics often compare its dark, elegant rose profile to other sophisticated rose scents like Agent Provocateur or Stella, noting a shared vintage, sexy floral character.
Reminds reviewers of other niche rose scents: It is sometimes likened to fragrances such as L’Artisan Voleur de Roses, with comments that Lady Vengeance feels slightly tamer, cleaner and sweeter, with less raw patchouli and a more polished finish.
Vibe & Emotions
Sensual confidence: Worn for dates, nights out and moments when the wearer wants to feel bold, seductive and in control.
Nostalgic elegance: The powdery, slightly vintage rose evokes an old-world, Parisian glamour that feels timeless and dressed-up.
Mysterious allure: In cooler weather or evening settings, the dark rose, patchouli and musks create a moody, intriguing aura that draws attention and lingering compliments.
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