Juliette Has A Gun
Juliette Has A Gun
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
A sharp, almost squeaking citrus assault dominates the first minutes—lemon and bergamot create that distinctive squeaky-clean character that immediately signals synthetic freshness. The mandarin orange softens this harshness with honeyed nuance, preventing the opening from becoming purely medicinal, though you're never quite convinced you're smelling fruit rather than its olfactory simulation.
Calone rapidly colonises the composition, bringing its characteristic ozonic, slightly soapy-aquatic character into dominance whilst blueberry adds a peculiar fruity dimension that feels distinctly artificial yet oddly compelling. Neroli weaves through, providing delicate citrus florality, though the overall effect remains determinedly synthetic and aquatic—think cool, chlorinated water rather than the ocean.
Cedar and ambroxan establish a whisper-thin base that fails to build considerable depth or longevity; the musk remains clean and understated, almost apologetic. What remains is a faint, vaguely fruity aquatic haze—pleasant enough but decidedly thin, dissipating into skin scent territory well before the four-hour mark.
Ego Stratis announces itself as a deliberately synthetic construction, and rather than disguising this fact, it leans into the artifice with an almost defiant clarity. This is a fragrance that prioritises the mathematical precision of laboratory creation over any pretence at naturalism, which proves surprisingly refreshing in an oversaturated market of "authentic" florals and woody bases.
The opening salvo is a bright, almost aggressive citrus volley—lemon and bergamot establish a sharp, almost squeaky-clean character that feels more reminiscent of a high-tech shower gel than a traditional eau de toilette. The mandarin orange arrives as a softer counterpoint, introducing a whisper of actual sweetness before the composition pivots toward its aquatic-fruity heart. Here, calone dominates with its characteristic ozonic, slightly soapy transparency, whilst blueberry adds an unexpected berry-forward dimension that prevents the scent from dissolving into generic fresh territory. The neroli provides delicate citrus florality, threading between the synthetic aquatics and the fruit notes without commanding attention.
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