Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Woody
80%
Musky
78%
Warm Spicy
72%
Powdery
69%
Patchouli
61%
Iris
57%
Cinnamon
56%
Vanilla
56%
Earthy
53%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Woody, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Woody, Musky, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Woody, Musky, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Calamity J.byJuliette Has A Gunis 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, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Absolute, Labdanum, Castoreum, Civet and Cetalox.Romano Ricci presents Calamity J., the fifth fragrance of Juliette Has a Gun collection, which arrives on the market in November 2009. Calamity J. (Calamity Jane or Calamity Juliette) is a more masculine fragrance dedicated to women and it reflects their strong role in the society with strong musky notes. Romano Ricci did not want fruity or floral notes in this edition, but he focused on a woody-amber composition which reminds of dandy fragrances.Calamity J. differs from the first three fragrances of the collection which are based on rose. As balance to feminine editions and spicy Midnight Oud, the new J is presented in a completely different way. The perfume incorporates such notes as patchouli, iris, amber and a strong tact of musk in a base. Its flacon is darker and painted with characteristic rose with thorn and leaves in pale nuances. The fragrance will be available as 50 and 100 ml EDT.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Calamity J. office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.