Vengeance Extreme

Ravishingly, stupendous, beautiful and absolutely gorgeous perfume! I love it! This has to be amongst my all time favourite perfume alongside TM Angel. It opens with a fresh floral blast of bergamot but it is neither sharp nor lemony, indeed it is soft and sweet but never cloying. This perfume remains 'fresh' the whole journey through and is perfect for the summer. I'm not sure why this perfume is called 'extreme' because that gives the impression that it is a strong powerbomb. It is indeed a powerful perfume which must be applied economically, but it is neither extreme nor over bearing. Instead, this is a beautiful orchestra of florals and patchouli which has been so carefully blended with love and care, to become a soft and musky juice which wafts up at you the whole day, stays on the skin and never leaves you. This perfume is so loyal that I am in love wearing it. All the JHAG fragrances are heavy on the rose and this little beauty is no exception, however the rose is a beautiful soft flower. It is not a sharp or very 'green'rose. For those of you who are not that keen on rose or patchouli, I suggest that you give this a chance as you will be very surprised at how soft and fresh this is. Well worth the price tag, this fragrance will last a long time as one spray is all you need for the day and the silage is wonderful. This fragrance was meant to be enjoyed not just by the wearer, but by everyone who is lucky enough to smell it. If heaven smells of anything, it will be Lady Vengeance Extreme.

Vengeance Extreme delivers on Lady Vengeance's promises. It's dark and even a little bit dirty, but very feminine, sexy and still wearable. It's a rose/patchouli fragrance with an emphasis on patchouli. The first spray can be a bit animalic. Then the dark and chocolate-like patchouli takes the stage and slowly the full-bodied, deep, fruity and jammy rose joins in. There is a hint of vanilla to round it all. I'd say it's just sweet enough, but not really sweet. The patchouli becomes very earthy over the time. In the drydown, there is also some cinnamon-y spiciness, it might be the coumarin from the tonka beans in this, and a warm, slightly animalic musk. A tad leathery even. This is such a multifaceted, warm, but a little sharp and all in all sensual, seductive fragrance. It has very good lasting power, it leaves a hint of warmth on the skin even on the next day. I have had a JHAG sample set for years, but I didn't pay it much attention - there was always something more interesting and frankly, the brand didn't appeal to me that much. Lady Vengeance is nice to me, but not great, and I dislike the whole concept of Not a Perfume. Also, their bottles look like some emo teen girl designed the decor in computer class in the mid 2000s. But Vengeance Extreme is such an awesome surprise, I wish I discovered it sooner!

2nd review, I gave Vengeance Extreme more time to develop. It's gorgeous. I still prefer the minty/rose passion of Lady Vengeance, especially because I smell rose above all notes, but VE has a class on its own. It's extremely sexy and very well balanced. Strong impact for sure, but never rough or rude. Passion with great elegance. Wearable by a man, too, but better for ladies, at least in the West. The rose here is not the absolute queen because she has to share her throne with a King and what a king! King Patchouli in its most lovely, refined form. Forget about dirty hippie and welcome a grand dame in evening gown. One of the most enticing moments is when vanilla comes out as a love child of the Royals. Sweet, soft, non-foody vanilla mingled with Patchouli making it softer and rounder without the typical acrid points out. I can almost smell something like bread. A total pleasure this scent is. It gives me a feeling of far lands in the East, red sunsets, Indian feasts, sensual resting on silk. For sure not for all tastes. Wear with sense, it gives a lot with a little.

I like this much better than the regular Lady Vengeance, which is too sharply woody, slightly metallic and bitter on me. The extreme version is actually much less extreme. At first it's a bit strong and sharp, bit when it dries down it has several stages om me, which are all pleasant. At first is the patchouli and rose, quite sweet, but a little bit fresh too. It's a perfectly done patchouli - I used to not like parchouli, but in here it is very balanced. Then the vanilla appears. When this has fully settled, I clearly smell the almond as amaretto, with vanilla and labdanum and some musk, which gives it a very slight B.O smell (luckily, barely there). Some of the parchouli still there. The trail it leaves is lavender, bergamot and faint rose. The dry-down is kind of a gourmand smell, but in a good way (I don't usually like gourmands, but the patchouli saves this). In my experience, when I spray this on my clothes, I smell the top notes for much longer, but on my body, this goes to the gourmand-patchouli and stays like that.

Vengeance Extreme, or is this Paloma Picasso in a repackage? I find so many similarities in both fragrances! I bought this one as a blind buy after seeing a best of JHAG fragrances by The Perfume Guy, and seeing him rate this one as his #2 pick over all! I found it on eBay for under $50 for the large bottle. When I received it in the mail and first sprayed it, I was catapulted back in time to my college days in which Paloma Picasso figured heavily, and was beloved by many of the girls in my dorm, along with Eternity, Niki de Saint Phalle, and many others. I love the longevity in this fragrance, and love the rich, beautiful depth and warmth of the floral and spice blend. It's absolutely gorgeous, and such a great fragrance for the cold weather and to wear with all black. I love the elegance and have received a number of compliments wearing this one! Highly recommend!!

Ahh I must be an anomaly as I can hardly smell it after the opening has died down and I sprayed a fair bit of it as well. Righto - so I've tried this again and for some reason it was completely different and lasted for a long time. I tried 3 x other Juliette Has A Gun fragrances on various parts of my arms and this one had the best staying power (along with Miss Charming) out of Lady Vengeance, Midnight Oud and Miss Charming. A great opening blast of patchouli (which I adore) and then it gets a bit quieter but the rose patchouli mix is a really great scent. I really like this one. It has quite a bit more oomph than Lady Vengeance but they both have their merits. It depends on your mood and preferences which one you would go for. I like both but I would probably get Vengeance Extreme for a stronger scent and go for Miss Charming for a sweet rose.

When I sampled this, I was instantly captivated. So captivated that I went on to wear it for several consecutive days to really bond with the fragrance. Man, oh man. I've always loved roses and patchouli. But Vengeance Extreme has brought the two together in perfect harmony with a dark vanilla, possibly of the Madagascar or bourbon variety. Longevity is basically until you wash it off and not even a wild rendezvous can get this out of your skin. As a man, I must encourage men to either try it for themselves or buy this for their mates. It's a very sensual fragrance. I've been showered with compliments from both genders. Even teenage girls have given me compliments. Does this contain pheromones??? More of a patchouli fragrance than a rose fragrance on my skin, Vengeance Extreme has dethroned Jessica Simpson's Fancy Nights..

This is my first review. A niche novice. This scent gives me sassy & confident vibes after a screechy introduction. There's a smoky/earthy depth on the dry down that feels so intimate. Like when you want to feel sensual and mysterious on a casual first date in the evening. Or like a woman who knows how to play pool and beat everyone in the room without bragging. It conveys quiet strength since the sillage is moderate enough to get noticed when someone gets closer but won't compromise its cool by shouting, despite its lack of elegance. This is not for the refined or the delicate nor is it office safe. I wouldn't suggest a blind buy either. I love everything about it. I see myself wearing all black with blood red lipstick whenever I wear this.

Vengeance Extreme is not just a perfume; it is a karmic signature. A sharp, uncompromising patchouli that lingers in the senses and refuses to leave the skin even after washing. This is the pure energy of Pluto and the 8th house. It refuses to fade, just like true passion. The rose within it is not gentle; it is proud, dramatic, and regal, in pure Leo style. The fact that it is discontinued, rare, only enhances its Plutonian appeal. It does not belong to the masses, but to those who understand the depth and the price of true exclusivity. This is a scent for a woman who sets boundaries, who plays for all or nothing, and whose pride cannot be bought. Fatal, magnetic, and eternal.

Bold, fleshy, red roses, complete with thorns, rubbery and earthy patchouli, parchment-dry vanilla, and a sharp, nearly leathery cocktail of lavender-musk-lime. The musk here is a barely-restrained nearly-feral grey musk. Not skanky, but not Narcisso-Clean either. The labdanum is definitely present, but melds into the patchouli very nicely. Lime fades quickly, as does most of the lavender, but the musk remains almost leathery and herbal, kind of like saffron. Of my current JHAG rose trio (Midnight Oud, Mad Madame, Vengence Extreme), it is the most wearable, without losing its charming personality. This is what I wanted Agent Provocateur to be.

I smell a lot of bergamot when it's first applied, it's very strong, pretty severe. Then it develops into a pretty rose and patchouli medley with the bergamot and lavender in the background giving it a deeper more mysterious vibe, which is what I smell most of the time it's on me. The drydown lasts about 5 hours on me and the rose and tonka bean are the "last notes standing" and cling close to the skin for a long time (usually until I shower). This was love at first whiff haha. I got a sample of this and decided I had to have it. It's one of my favorites now, behind only Prada L'eau Ambree. I think it's very sexy and mysterious.

I have had Vengeance Extreme for almost a year now and it really is an excellent fragrance in terms of longevity. Fairly linear but as it's delicious, I see no harm in that. Yesterday I bought Jo Malone's Velvet Rose & Oud. Comparing them side by side, one on each wrist, VE lasted hours longer (8hrs plus to the VRO lasting around 4hrs) the main difference was in the dry down. VE has a rougher, skankier side (which is awesome) whereas VRO is far classier and more elegant. Initially they were quite similar but I am glad I have both as they show very different characters in the dry down.

On first spray I was overwhelmed by a blast of patchouli that smelled overly masculine on me and I thought another disastrous blind buy, but then something amazing happened a beautiful rose came out to play, this lasted about 2 hours then it faded a bit and made room for the vanilla and lavender, throughout the patchouli was there throughout but was tamed by the other notes. Absolutely beautiful with decent longevity, it projects well for the first hour then becomes a skin scent which is good for JHAG because the others I have tried completely disappeared within an hour.

Wow, I am head over heels in love with this perfume. This is the first juliette has a gun fragrance I have sampled and based on this one I am impressed. It smells like potpourri from your underwear drawer but in a good way. I think it would be a beautiful comforting fragrance to wear on a cold winter day snuggled up in a warm wooly jumper (or sweater depending on where you're from). Its like warm comforting roses. I wish I could comment further on the fragrance itself but I'm still a newbie when it comes to describing fragrances. Either way, I'm utterly in love.

This fragrance is just flat out deliciousness! Unlike her little sister Lady Vengeance, Miss Vengeance Extreme is sweet from the opening note. That animalistic note which predominates the JHAG line is not so prevalent here. She is warm, dark and alluring. She wants your attention and she WILL have it. Dark like chocolate and just as tempting. Imagine hot melting dark chocolate dripped all over the most gorgeous body you have known and thought it burns a little, the pain is all his/hers! You just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Now this is what Patchouli should smell like. Earthy and dirty, but not rotting, it has that slight sweetness to it which totally gives it life. The patchouli in Vengeance Extreme acts the same on my skin as the one in TM Angel EdT, those are my two perfect patchoulis. Pair the patchouli up with a mellow, velvety rose and Vengeance Extreme is the result. It's sexy, dirty, quirky but also very classic, alluring and beautiful. I always get loads of compliments when I wear this one, everyone seem to love it!

I agree with the comment below: Vengeance Extreme and all the JHaG's I have for that matter last for ages on me... easily more than 8-10 hours. VE and Lady Vengeance are the most lasting of them, with Midnight Oud being a bit weaker than I imagined from the reviews. I wonder whether people might be partly anosmic to the fragrances (I know I am to a couple of perfumes, not from this line though), or the company "experiments" with the concentration. Oh, please, not this again.

Beautiful perfume. I have an extra 100ml bottle for sale . My backup . I realized I’ll never even use up my first bottle, i don’t know what that other commenter got but this perfume is not weak at all, mine is very strong and ppl at my job tell me they still smell it 7 hrs later. I have hundreds of other perfumes I’ve grown to also love. So...if u want my 100ml , inbox me. $100 for this 100ml bottle. US ship only . No negotiating. I’d rather keep it than sell it at a loss.

One of the most intoxicatingly beautiful fragrances in my 100+ bottle collection. I've come to realize that I adore rose and patchouli. I also love vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. This is a very "me" perfume. Longevity is great on me. It smells seductive, sexy, and overall it's just a gorgeous musky rose fragrance. It's extremely well blended. I am devastated that they discontinued it, however, I snagged three backup bottles that will hopefully last me for many years.

I love perfumes Juliette Has a Gun. Hyper modern, unique fragrances, with a good performance. I am a man use it but I do not see labels of male and female fragrances, it has to end. Perfect blend of patchouli with roses you feel any chemical structure and moderate this perfume is amazing. Great fragrance. I classify it thus: Smell: 9/10 Projection: 9.5/10 Longevity: 9.5/10