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Perfumer
Not A Perfume
feminine
Created by Romano Ricci
Not A Perfume by Juliette Has A Gun is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Not A Perfume was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Romano Ricci. The new non-perfume is arriving from the house of Juliette Has a Gun in September 2010. Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume in not really a perfume but fragrant AMBROX in a flacon. C16 H28 O is formula of Ambroxan, the only key ingredient in this non-perfume. Ambrox was born in the 1950es in Firmenich as substitute for grey amber which was very expensive for a common use in compositions. Ambrox is typically used as one of base notes of compositions, while it has a leading role in this non-perfume. Juliette Has A Gun Not a Perfume is a provocative declaration which does not follow the rules of modern perfumery. Not a Perfume is based on contradictions, since its composition is created of molecules and is the only fragrance without allergens. Not a Perfume is available in characteristic flacons of 50 and 100ml.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
58%
Win
87%
Spr
81%
Sum
71%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
44%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
13,558 votes
3.76
Love it
4.5k33%
Like it
4.4k32%
OK
2.0k15%
Dislike
2.1k15%
Hate it
5584%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 79 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
Not A Perfume is extremely divisive, with reactions ranging from love to hatred depending heavily on individual skin chemistry and potential genetic anosmia to its key molecules. The fragrance works beautifully for some wearers who find it comforting and receive compliments, but others experience it as unpleasantly sharp or can't smell it at all, making it one of the most unpredictable fragrances in the community.
Strengths
- Unique skin scent that smells different on everyone based on chemistry
- Grows on you over time with repeated wear
- Receives genuine compliments despite wearer's personal dislike
- Warm, clean, and comforting for those who connect with it
Weaknesses
- Highly polarizing - some people smell nothing at all due to anosmia
- Others experience it as sharp, caustic, or unpleasant (burning plastic, chemicals, vinegar)
- High concentration of polarizing molecules (Cetalox, Ambroxan) that trigger negative reactions
- Potential genetic or sensory factors make it unpredictable
Best for
Skin scent/intimate wear for those it works forCasual daily fragrance for compatible skin chemistryOffice or neutral settings where subtlety is preferred
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
