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Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud fragrance
Juliette Has a Gun

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud

EDP Unisex · 2009 · by Romano Ricci
7.2 /10

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud scores 9/10 for longevity and performs best in Cold conditions.

Best in Cold 9/10 longevity
From USD 150–250From EUR 138–230From GBP 119–198From PKR 25,000–40,000From AED 500–800From INR 12,450–20,750From SAR 563–938
9 Longevity
8 Sillage
6 Versatility
7 Value
5.8 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

oud rose amber woody
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord Profileoudroseamberwoodywarm spicyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Evening Special Occasions Night Out
Seasons
Fall Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 5.8 / 10
Extreme Heat
4/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
3/10
Poor
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
6/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
9/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A gothic and brooding interpretation of oud and rose, designed for the night, with a distinct animalic undertone and a mysterious allure.

How It Wears

Best suited for cooler evenings or air-conditioned environments, as the oud and amber can become quite heavy and cloying in high heat.

How It Compares

Often compared to other dark rose-oud fragrances, Midnight Oud offers a more melancholy and almost melancholic take on the genre.

The Controversy

Some find the oud to be a bit too animalic or medicinal, typical of early Western oud interpretations, which can be challenging for new oud wearers.

Why Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud Has a Following

Certain fragrances build reputations quietly, through consistent word of mouth rather than advertising spend. Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is that kind of fragrance — an EDP from Juliette Has a Gun with a oud, rose, amber, woody, warm spicy composition that has earned serious advocates in fragrance communities worldwide. Here is why, in scores rather than superlatives.

A gothic and brooding interpretation of oud and rose, designed for the night, with a distinct animalic undertone and a mysterious allure.

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud opens with Bergamot and Saffron — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Moroccan Rose, Oud and Papyrus. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Amber, Patchouli and Castoreum.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads oud, rose, amber, woody, warm spicy — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

Longevity & Projection: Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud on the Clock

Longevity (9/10): Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud delivers exceptional longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 12+ hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (8/10): Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. One or two sprays is all that is needed — over-application will overpower rather than impress.

Versatility (6/10): Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. It thrives in its intended context but may feel mismatched further outside that sweet spot.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $150 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud does best in cold (Murree, New York) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is hot & humid (Dubai, Miami) at 3/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Best suited for cooler evenings or air-conditioned environments, as the oud and amber can become quite heavy and cloying in high heat.

It is built on Bergamot, and that is exactly what heat strips out first — which is why it reads best in cooler air.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is best suited to Evening, Special Occasions, Night Out. The projection ensures presence without deliberate effort — ideal for outdoor gatherings and social occasions where you want to register.

Seasonally, Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud performs best in Fall, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Often compared to other dark rose-oud fragrances, Midnight Oud offers a more melancholy and almost melancholic take on the genre.

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud Price Guide

Internationally, Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud sits at $150–$250. That puts it in the premium designer bracket — a meaningful spend, but well short of niche-exclusive pricing.

Regional pricing: PKR 25,000–40,000 in Pakistan, AED 500–800 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Juliette Has A Gun Website, Select Retailers. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces, Harvey Nichols. Pakistan: Niche Boutiques, Online Retailers.

Verdict

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 7/10 puts Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some find the oud to be a bit too animalic or medicinal, typical of early Western oud interpretations, which can be challenging for new oud wearers.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud last?

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud has a longevity score of 9/10. On average skin, expect 12+ hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud worth the price?

At around $150, Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud by Juliette Has a Gun is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud smell like?

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is characterised by oud, rose, amber, woody, warm spicy accords. Opening with Bergamot and Saffron, the heart revolves around Moroccan Rose and Oud, settling into a base of Amber and Patchouli.

Is Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud good for hot or humid weather?

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud was not designed for extreme heat (score: 4/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud for men or women?

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is marketed as a Unisex fragrance. In practice, its character is better defined by its composition than by any marketing category.