Juliette Has A Gun
Juliette Has A Gun
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Liquorice hits with surprising intensity, its spicy-sweet profile immediately contradicted by anise sharpness that feels almost herbaceous. This isn't a welcoming gesture; it's a challenge, an invitation to venture somewhere you're not entirely certain you want to go.
The black orchid emerges as smoky and velvety, softening the initial liquorice bite whilst the tonka bean adds a warm, resinous sweetness that prevents the composition from becoming austere. The florality and sweetness reach their peak here, creating a brief moment of luxurious indulgence before the base begins its descent.
Gaiac wood dominates, its smoky-burnt character becoming increasingly prominent as the sweeter notes fade. The patchouli gains definition, turning slightly animalic and earth-bound, whilst papyrus and cedarwood create a dry, almost papery finish that lingers close to skin—contemplative, withdrawn, and stubbornly uncompromising.
Into the Void is a fragrance that refuses prettiness, instead offering something altogether more unsettling and magnetic. The liquorice top note arrives with an anise-tinged sharpness—not the gourmand sweetness you might expect, but rather a spicy, almost medicinal interpretation that feels vaguely disconcerting. This sets the stage for the black orchid and tonka bean heart, where the florality becomes dark and velvety rather than airy; the orchid carries an almost leathery quality whilst the tonka adds warmth that borders on smoky rather than creamy. Beneath this lies a substantial woody-resinous base where gaiac wood's smoky, almost burnt character intertwines with patchouli that's earthy and slightly animalic, grounded further by cedarwood and papyrus that add a papery, slightly astringent dryness.
This is a scent for those who find beauty in shadows—it possesses an intellectual elegance rather than an immediate sensual allure. The woody accord dominates throughout, creating a framework that feels more architectural than romantic. It's the fragrance of someone comfortable with ambiguity, someone who wears black lipstick not for shock value but because it suits them. Perfect for evening hours when you want something that whispers rather than shouts, or for those autumnal moments when melancholy feels like the most honest emotion. Into the Void rewards close proximity; it's deliberately inward-facing, a fragrance that creates a intimate bubble around the wearer rather than projecting outwards.
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