Calamity J.
amber up front, then woody, settling into musky.
About
Calamity J. by Juliette Has A Gun is a fragrance for women. Calamity J. was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Romano Ricci. Top note is Cinnamon; middle notes are Iris and Iso E Super; base notes are Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Castoreum,…
Nose: Romano Ricci
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Castoreum, Civet, Cetalox
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Juliette Has A Gun picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Calamity J. smell like?
amber up front, then woody, settling into musky. Dominant accords: amber, woody, musky.
What notes are in Calamity J.?
Top: Cinnamon. Heart: Iris, Iso E Super. Base: Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Absolute, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Castoreum, Civet, Cetalox.
How long does Calamity J. last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Calamity J. loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Calamity J. best for?
Fall is the top pick (42%). Winter is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Calamity J.?
Day wear leads at 51%. Night is a secondary pick at 49%.
Is Calamity J. for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 57% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Calamity J.?
Composed by Romano Ricci. Released in 2009.
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