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Juliette Has a Gun Ode to Dullness
Minimal, cosy, quietly floral
Ode to Dullness is a minimal, cosy scent about finding poetry in the ordinary. Badiane, the French name for star anise, and freesia open, cashmere flower and sandalwood follow, and musks with tonka bean close it. The brand says it should feel like a soft blanket on a rainy day. Eau de Parfum, 100 ml.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Badiane
- Freesia
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Heart notes
- Cashmere Flower
- Sandalwood
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Base notes
- Musks
- Tonka Bean
- Character
- Moderate
- Concentration
- Explore by note
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Anise and freesia
The start is quiet and slightly unexpected. Badiane gives a faint, sweet spice, and freesia adds a clean, light floral. Together they strike a gentle note rather than a loud one, in keeping with a perfume that is about the ordinary.
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Cashmere flower, sandalwood
In the heart, cashmere flower and sandalwood make a soft, creamy middle. The name suggests softness, and with the smooth, creamy wood of sandalwood it gives a calm centre. Nothing here is sharp or sparkling: the texture is the point.
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Musks, then tonka
Musks and tonka bean close the scent: soft, warm and lightly sweet, with the vanilla-and-almond comfort of tonka. This is the blanket part of the brand's description. The base is mild but not thin, and it keeps the quiet mood to the end.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
A scent for grey days, autumn and winter, the office and time at home. Two sprays are plenty, as the brand lists a high volume. It does not demand attention and sits well under a scarf, a coat or a jumper.
Who it is for
People who like their perfume understated: soft florals, creamy woods and a warm musk base, with nothing shouting. It suits quiet days, reading, working from home, and anyone who finds comfort in small, ordinary things, as the name suggests.
Why choose Juliette Has a Gun Ode to Dullness
Six named notes, none dominating, give it an even balance; star anise and freesia open it lightly, and tonka and musks give the finish a comforting warmth. The brand's idea, poetry in the ordinary, makes it an everyday scent with a point of view.
At a glance
- House
- Juliette Has a Gun
- Perfumer
- Romano Ricci
- Year
- 2023
- Size
- 100 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
What is badiane?
Badiane is the French name for star anise, the first note in the pyramid. It adds a gentle, sweet spice at the opening.
Which season suits it?
Autumn and winter, mainly, when softness and warmth are welcome. A cool spring day works too; in strong heat its cosy character will feel out of place.
What concentration and size is it?
Eau de Parfum, 100 ml. The brand lists the volume as high, which means two sprays are usually enough.
The house
About Juliette Has a Gun
Juliette Has a Gun is a Paris house created by Romano Ricci, whom the brand names as its artistic director. The name pictures Shakespeare's Juliet in the 21st century with a gun, perfume being the weapon. Perfumes are named like moods, drinks and one-liners, and their pyramids are kept very short.
- A Paris house created by Romano Ricci, the brand's artistic director
- The brand says it was created in France, between Paris and Grasse
- The name pictures Shakespeare's Juliet with a gun, perfume as a weapon of seduction
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