Oil Fiction

I agree with Cauda Pravonis review: "A lovely, retro-ish offering from JHaG, and much more interesting than their usual fare. A smooth, bright vanilla floral. Not as ambery as one would think from looking at the notes. Soapy with just a touch of sweetness. This is a lovely and fairly moderate white floral; the tuberose is, thankfully, quite restrained. A tasteful rendition of the vintage style; refined and very feminine." However, I would add that this perfume stands on it's own as quite unique. It is something that is unusual, despite it's familiar qualities. It is so smoothly blended that it has created something unique in it's own right. Full body worthy, definitely. In fact my second full bottle is on it's way. If this was a meal I had just eaten, I would rub my stomach and say, "Yum!" Oh and by the way, the bottles that this and Moon Dance come in are sleek and beautiful. With the full bottles of perfume, the color of perfumes will look different depending on the light that are reflected on them at different angles. I have seen purple and I have seen burgundy, even blue. What I truly enjoy about the bottles that this and Moon Dance is that the backs are sleek and beautiful. The backs of the bottles have a gold plate that have the exact wording that are on the front of the bottles. Like you are looking at the writing on the front through the gold plate. Truly sleek and fabulous. Just like the perfumes

A masterpiece. Hear me out on this one. I love smelling samples and from time to time , even ladies perfumes. This fragrance was one of those that sounded interesting to me. A amber scent, that was like a second skin, and meant to be seductive. I tried this and thought it was good, similar to costume national nude, but better quality and more rounded. I was disappointed when I thought it had died 2 to 3 hours later. Then after twenty or so minutes it returned like the phoenix, but instead of a skin like amber scent, it was more floral bright and projected well. I was surprised by this evolution and I was not prepared for it.It lasted another 3 hours or so. Total longevity 6 to 8 hours , projection fair and then good.Also,Along the way I kept getting a whisper or nuance of versace eros poure femme that I love. Sandalwood is here and maybe a soft mellow cinnamon too. One of the best ladies perfumes I have ever smelled !

A gorgeous vintage noir creation, this one is an utterly unique creation from JHAG. It reveals itself as an animalic floral at first with a rather feminine iris/tuberose like beginning which only temporarily hides the oriental notes that start appearing in succession: bergamot, ylang ylang, labdanum, papyrus, saffron, amber, patchouli, ambroxan, vanilla and sandalwood. Just like a noir film where the seductress vamp appears beautiful and romantic on the surface only to reveal a true femme fatale at the end, this one also is full of twists and turns. More on the feminine side but can be worn by edgy men with patience for the dry down, this fragrance has very strong sillage and projection. Truly rewarding for the patient and unusual perfume lovers, this is a very interesting modern perfumery creation that somehow ends up winning my attention.

Sexy, sultry, seductive, Oil Fiction was created back when Juliette was still a badass with a gun. I can't speak for the recent re-release, but I was lucky enough to snag an original bottle of this beauty, and she is so damn good. Absolutely intoxicating! This is a grown-up fragrance for a woman who knows what she wants. This fragrance definitely has a vintage 90s vibe, but she doesn't read dated. She's far too classy for that. The notes are masterfully blended into something deep, rich, ambery, woody. The ylang-ylang and patchouli shine, as does the creamy, opulent tuberose, and there is a sweetness to the musk in the drydown that makes my head spin. Don't let the bizarre, ill-suited name fool you. This fragrance is reminiscent of a mysterious femme fatale, not for the faint of heart but worth it.

This is a very interesting fragrance. The first word to spring to mind was balsamic. It is all very well blended so it's not easy identifying notes. I definitely get the ambroxan, amber, tuberose and ylang pretty much standing shoulder to shoulder followed shortly by vanilla. If you concentrate then after a while you pick up the iris. I've worked out what the special element is in this. It's the papyrus that makes this an usual oriental. I can't stand it in JS Fancy Nights but it works for me here. I suspect my chemistry amps up papyrus. The patch, saffron and bergamot are tucked right at the back. I find it hard to categories this fragrance. It stands alone. I'd wear it anytime! Moderate silage but amazing longevity.

Really nice! Mystical,captivating and mysterious ... I've never heard anything like that. I really like how it develops, has a slow evolution, and what I like most about this perfume is the longevity (10 + hours), and that every note is perfectly balanced with the others. This is a complex parfum and magnificent! Unisex perfectly, leaving a trail hypnotic/mystical and certainly does not pass unnoticed. The sillage is moderate, suitable for the cold months in my opinion. The price is high but this parfum, i think it's worth a try ... I will buy the bottle .. this wonderful scent will come with great pleasure in my collection! Masterpiece from JHG.╰☆╮ Sillage: 8./10 Longevity: 9./10 Scent: 10./10 Overall: 10/10

I got this from my sister, she blind bought and decided it was not for her. I however happen to think its wonderful!! It has a decidedly vintage vibe. Its strong, my skin is dry so thats a big plus. In the beginning it gives me a Coco Noir or original Coco feeling. I have had both of those, so this is right up my alley!! Its very expensive and smells like it. The juice is a gorgeous deep ambery color, the bottle is beautiful. I will repurchase when i run out!

How can I not love this? Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and amber. Yum!! The take off is very powdery from sandalwood and iris, first I thought it was aldehydes, but no. Very nice and longlasting fragrance. Super quality but also super expensive. edit: I think the opening is so wonderful and out of this world, but after half an hour or so it dries down a bit and performs very linear until it fades away. For that amount I expected something a bit more spectacular.

Yesterday, I received my 15ml sample, and upon first spray, without a doubt, it's Full Bottle Worthy! Opulent like "Ambre Russe", or "Chergui." The iris and tuberose are stunningly lovely. The patchouli and labdanum create a resinous base. Somewhat heavy sillage, but not overbearing. Perfect for wafting in the wind of autumn. Masterfully blended olfactory artistry. For collectors, this is a must have!

This is amazing! I don't know how to describe it since it's not overtly feminine or masculine but not androgenous either. It's simply perfect. i only bought a sample and desperately want a bottle. On my skin, it didn't have much projection but good longevity, but my skin eats fragrance. It is gently sweet and buttery warm--peaceful, cozy, like a lucid dream.

Testing my sample; a bright and soapy floriental, emphasis on the tuberose, ylang, and ambroxan. Gets more powdery as it dries on the skin, feels noticeably more chypre-like on the drydown. This can be worn all year round surprisingly enough. Sits slightly above arms' length but my little sample lasted all day from the crook of my elbow.

Oil Fiction is my favorite from the Juliette Has a Gun collection. Tuberose and ylang-ylang go together beautifully. Rounded off by a soft amber. I get a sniff every now and then. It lasts a very long time on me.

I recived my perfume few days ago,It is Masterfull piece!On my skin smells so relaxing, warm,not heavy!I ordered another one today.

Subtle, feminine and soft. It was a love at first sight for me. Very suitable for a romantic date and intimacy. Wonderful!! 9/10

I love it, I think it's perfect. <3

Many say Oil Fiction smells vintagey and old school, and while I don‘t disagree, I don‘t agree 100% either. It has an 80s vibe, but it does not smell exactly like a true 80s fragrance, it has a certain modern brightness to it. It‘s a perfumey floral scent that starts out a little fruity with strong notes of ylang ylang (a bit banana-like), tuberose (bubblegum sweet) and bergamot (fresh citrus). The florals are warm and heady and I can sense an underlying hint of smokiness, and I think this is what makes the fragrance smell so retro. In the drydown, I get a some amber, vanilla and earthy patchouli, blended to a warm base for the flowers. The papyrus note stands out on my skin though, it‘s very dry and a bit dusty in contrast to the florals. I‘m not a huge fan of JHAG, but I like this better than most of their fragrances in the opaque, cylindrical bottles. It‘s different and doesn‘t share their typical chemical smelling base that puts many people off. I wouldn‘t buy this for the price, it‘s not really my style and the papyrus makes it a bit too dry for my personal taste, but I‘m happy I got a sample of this interesting blend of old and new.

I love this scent, but find it too sweet for men, and on my skin it unfortunately turns even sweeter than when sprayed on paper. I try to layer it with few fragrances that I like, but found to be too harsh smelling on my skin. Layering it with Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir proved to be true winner. Except for first 30 min, when fruity opening of Pomegranate Noir even intensifies Oil Fiction sweetness. Linear sweetness of Oil Fiction saves JM mid and drydown phase for me, which I find too medicinally harsh and flat without layering it.

Wow, this reminds me so much of the OG Chanel Coco (from the late 1980s and early 90s). Coco has been slightly reformulated since then—not a lot, but a bit. So this really takes me back. (In today’s terms, it’s a bit closer to Coco EDP.) I chose Oil Fiction as a sample with a recent JHAG purchase, just because it was clearly so different from their current line-up. A very happy surprise!

A lovely, retro-ish offering from JHaG, and much more interesting than their usual fare. A smooth, bright vanilla floral. Not as ambery as one would think from looking at the notes. Soapy with just a touch of sweetness. This is a lovely and fairly moderate white floral; the tuberose is, thankfully, quite restrained. A tasteful rendition of the vintage style; refined and very feminine.

I like this but find the ambroxan more prominent than I'd prefer. Reminds me of many classic chypres and ambers. Made me think of Femme, Youth Dew, and L'histoire D'eau. Glad to have a sample to enjoy but won't be repurchasing.