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Juliette Has A Gun
Vanilla Vibes
Eau De Parfum
Women
Sizes
Starting
$150
Description
Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has A Gun is a modern, salty vanilla that swaps sticky sweetness for a mineral, sun‑kissed freshness. Sea salt opens the composition with a cool, crystalline brightness that feels like ocean air over warm skin. In the heart, natural vanilla absolute and orchid melt into a soft, non‑gourmand creaminess, evoking sunscreen and sun‑warmed sand rather than dessert. The fragrance settles into a smooth trail of sandalwood, tonka, benzoin and musk that feels like a warm, ambered second skin, perfect for beach days and summer nights. Created by Romano Ricci for women.
Scent Profile
Gourmand
Salty
Fresh
Ambery
Woody
Musky
Warm
Solar
Notes
Top Notes
Sea SaltMiddle Notes
Natural Vanilla Absolute
Orchid Absolute
Base Notes
Brown Musk
Benzoin
Sandalwood
Tonka BeanAbout 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
Romano Ricci
Romano Ricci is a French perfumer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and creative force behind Juliette Has a Gun. A great-grandson of legendary designer Nina Ricci, he carries on his family’s artistic legacy with a rebellious twist, crafting bold, modern fragrances that celebrate individuality and femininity with attitude. Trained in perfumery and marketing, Ricci combines classic French craftsmanship with contemporary edge—creating scents like Not a Perfume and Lady Vengeance that redefine elegance with irreverent charm.
Reviews
4.0
Very Good335 reviews
Juliette Has A Gun
4.0/5 • 325 reviews
Luckyscent
4.3/5 • 10 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Vanilla Vibes as a beachy, salty vanilla that feels more like sun‑warmed skin and coconutty sunscreen than a sugary gourmand. Many appreciate its fresh, summer‑vacation character and unisex wearability, though some wish the vanilla were stronger or the performance more intense.
Pros
Performance excellence: Frequently reported as soft to moderate in projection with 4–6 hours of wear, creating an intimate, close-to-the-skin aura that suits warm weather and office settings.
Versatile appeal: Often praised as an easygoing summer and vacation scent that works for daytime outings, beach trips, festivals, and casual evenings without becoming cloying.
Quality composition: Many reviewers highlight the realistic salty accord and smooth blend of vanilla, woods, and musk, noting it smells refined, clean, and more 'adult' and nuanced than typical sweet vanillas.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some users find the vanilla too understated or dominated by salty, floral-musky facets, leaving those expecting a rich, dessert-like vanilla disappointed.
Situational drawback: A number of reviewers mention that its lighter sillage and moderate longevity underperform in cold weather or for night-out scenarios where a stronger, more enveloping presence is desired.
Comparisons
Similar to beachy coconut/vanilla scents: Reviewers often mention it evokes the feel of coconutty sunscreen and salty skin, placing it in the same mood space as beach-style vanilla fragrances while remaining less sweet and more mineral.
Reminds reviewers of other salty-skin fragrances: Some compare its vibe to modern fresh-solar scents with vanilla and woods, noting that Vanilla Vibes is smoother, less aquatic, and more focused on a warm 'hot skin' impression than on overt florals or fruit.
Vibe & Emotions
Carefree escape: Worn on beach days, vacations, or festivals, it gives a relaxed, sun-drenched holiday feeling.
Sensual warmth: In the drydown, the musky, woody vanilla accord creates a cozy, skin-like intimacy that feels quietly seductive in close encounters.
Uplifted freedom: The combination of sea salt and airy vanilla often makes wearers feel light, free, and optimistic, especially in bright, warm weather.
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