Score
75/100
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a Perfume EDP
2010
“The anti-perfume — pure Iso E Super and whatever your skin decides to do with it.”

The take
What works
- ●Single-molecule Iso E Super concept: pure ambrette that becomes your skin signature
- ●No development, no stages — what you smell at opening is what you get, forever
- ●Genuinely useful as a layering base that extends and grounds anything worn over it
Trade-offs
- ●If Iso E Super doesn't interact well with your skin chemistry, there is literally nothing else here
- ●Not a fragrance in any traditional sense — requires buy-in on the concept
Notes
Top
Performance
Longevity
8–10 hoursProjection
Arm's lengthSillage
Soft trailWhen to wear
Spring88%
Summer82%
Fall71%
Winter58%
Day100%
Night43%
Occasions
CasualOffice
Gender
Unisex
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
You might also like
Different scent, similar vibe
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Not a Perfume smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Commodity Paper - (75%), Dossier Musky Musk (75%), Montale Amber Musk (65%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Not a Perfume last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 88/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Not a Perfume?
Best in spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, office.
Is Not a Perfume worth it?
At $115–$250, fine — with caveats. Single-molecule Iso E Super concept: pure ambrette that becomes your skin signature. No development, no stages — what you smell at opening is what you get, forever.
Details
- Perfumer
- Romano Ricci


























