Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun

Brand: Juliette Has a Gun

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

A single molecule, Cetalox, and nothing else: a soft, clean ambery-woody scent that smells like warm skin. Minimal and linear, and a favorite for layering under other perfumes.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2010 · Unisex

Key accords: Cetalox

Single Note · Linear

  • Cetalox

Occasions: Office, Casual, Daytime

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun belongs to the woody fragrance family. A single molecule, Cetalox, and nothing else: a soft, clean ambery-woody scent that smells like warm skin. Minimal and linear, and a favorite for layering under other perfumes. Not a Perfume opens with Cetalox. The heart brings Cetalox. It dries down to Cetalox.

How to wear Not a Perfume

On skin, Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun has good longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 3/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, casual, and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Interlude Man by Amouage. Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays Interlude Man and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Not a Perfume opens with Cetalox.

The heart brings Cetalox.

It dries down to Cetalox.

What to layer with Not a Perfume

  • Amouage Interlude Man bottle

    Interlude Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 93/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays Interlude Man

  • Prada Paradoxe bottle

    Paradoxe by Prada

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    Signature Worthy · 93/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Paradoxe on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays Paradoxe

  • Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men bottle

    The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana

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    Signature Worthy · 93/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One for Men on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays The One for Men

  • Guerlain Mon Guerlain bottle

    Mon Guerlain by Guerlain

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    Signature Worthy · 93/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mon Guerlain on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays Mon Guerlain

  • Kenzo Flower by Kenzo bottle

    Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo

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    Signature Worthy · 93/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo

Pairings to approach with care

  • Billie Eilish Eilish No. 2 bottle

    Eilish No. 2 by Billie Eilish

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Eilish No. 2 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Eilish No. 2 brings a woody floral contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Eilish No. 2 on top for woody floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 1 spray Eilish No. 2

  • Mind Games Double Attack bottle

    Double Attack by Mind Games

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Double Attack has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Double Attack brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Double Attack on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 1 spray Double Attack

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Not a Perfume?

Not a Perfume opens with Cetalox. The heart brings Cetalox. It dries down to Cetalox.

How long does Not a Perfume last, and how strong is it?

Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun has good longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 3/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Not a Perfume?

It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. It suits office, casual, and daytime.

What layers well with Not a Perfume?

Interlude Man by Amouage is its strongest match (93% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other. Apply Not a Perfume first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Not a Perfume : 2 sprays Interlude Man.

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