Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever Review (Romano Ricci) 2020 + The Lipstick Index Draw

 

Juliette Has a Gun Lipstick fever review

Horst P. Horst photo of model Muriel Maxwell for Vogue, 1939.

Even in the best of times many of us manage stress through physical activity, by painting, gardening or perhaps playing music. We also make purchases, large or small, that give us a mini rush of pleasure, momentarily serving as distractions from very real and valid concerns.  During the economic recession of the early 2000s, Leonard Lauder, then chairman of the board of Estée Lauder companies, claimed that purchases of cosmetics, especially lipstick, were inversely proportional to a country’s economic health.  This notion, evident since at least the American depression of the 1930s and World War II, has come to be known as “the Lipstick Index”, equating an excess of small purchases, lipstick for example, to economic distress. The more lipstick sold, the worse the economy appears to be. .

The lipstick index during 2020

The Lovers by René Magritte, 1928. *with Michelyn’s red lipstick kiss imprint apped by Michelyn

In 2020, the Lipstick Index, as economic indicator, appears to have failed – at least as far as purchases are concerned. In our new masked-up lives, lipstick is no longer as popular as they were just 6 months ago.  Instead of offering something bright and beautiful they only serve to stain our mandatory masks.  What once made us feel and look pretty now adds one more stressor to the overload. Perhaps a better indicator for Covid era economics might be Perfume Index? Those of us who love fragrance, continue to find solace in scent. In fact, the scent of lipstick might be exactly what we need to take our minds off our woes and lift our spirits.  2020’s “new normal” finds me wearing my lipstick NOT on my lips, but on my pulse points, via Juliette Has a Gun Lipstick Fever.

 

Juliette Has A Gun romano ricci

Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever – French Kiss.  Photo via Juliette Has A Gun ©

“…Juliette is armed because she affirms her personality. Juliette stands for the romantic heroine of Shakespeare; the ’gun’ is her weapon of seduction… her perfume of course.” – Romano Ricci from an interview with Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-chief of  CaFleureBon, 2012.

Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever premiered in June 2020, which as we know is a very different kind of summer than we have EVER experienced in our lifetimes.  Although I have spent June and now early July social distancing and masking up, I am still trying to live my life with some semblance of normalcy. Lipstick Fever, designed and composed by Romano Ricci (grandson of Robert Ricci and great grandson of Nina Ricci) bolsters my mood with a sexy, focused streak of hot red raspberry, a kiss of sensual violet and ethereal iris. An exquisitely feminine fragrance, Lipstick Fever recalls the scents of face powders and cosmetics from years gone by. The perfume also conjures those not so long ago rituals – dressing for events and parties, and all the carefree fun I used to take for granted. The sweet-tart berries tinged with essence of patchouli, effect a remembrance of loves lost and won, passions fulfilled and frustrated.

Wearing makeup during covid

Face Paint via Pixabay ©

As Lipstick Fever dries down, the vanilla absolute and powdery iris create a happy and sensual environment, a refuge and scented escape. The fact that Romano Ricci was able to imagine and bring to life such a beautiful fragrance at a time like this is a hopeful sign indeed! Juliette Has a Gun Lipstick Fever is a perfume, much like my favorite lipstick, suggesting desire and passion, capable of infusing my small, now rather dull world with vibrant life and a new, colorful scented excitement.

Notes: Raspberry, violet absolute, patchouli essence, iris absolute and vanilla absolute.

Disclaimer:  I would like to thank EuroPerfumes (Eden Square) for the lovely travel spray of Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever.  My opinions are my own.

Gail Gross – Senior Editor

Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever

Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever Bottle.  Photo via Juliette Has A Gun ©

 

Thanks to EuroPerfumes (Eden Square) the US distributor of Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever we have one 100ml tester bottle of Lipstick Fever for one registered CafleureBon reader in the USA only (you must register or your entry will be invalid). To be eligible please leave a comment with what you enjoyed about Gail’s review of Lipstick Fever. Truth… during the pandemic, do you miss wearing lipstick everyday.  Draw closes 7/15/2020

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36 comments

  • INYA says:

    I really like a good raspberry note. I liked the idea of spritzing Lipstick Fever on my pulse points. Fragrance keeps me focused on what’s important during these times. Thanks for the opportunity to sniff! Mich USA

  • Marilyn says:

    There’s been a lot of lipstick inspired perfumes I think but I like the context of this one. I wear Mmmm a lot á lately and vanilla vibes
    Really fun review and I hope I win. I didn’t know twisted lily was still in business are they open?

  • Tami H. says:

    Fabulous Review! Have never been a big Lipstick girl but I do like this.
    Thanks for the very generous giveaway, I live in the USA. Here’s my favorite part.

    As Lipstick Fever dries down, the vanilla absolute and powdery iris create a happy and sensual environment, a refuge and scented escape. The fact that Romano Ricci was able to imagine and bring to life such a beautiful fragrance at a time like this is a hopeful sign indeed! Juliette Has a Gun Lipstick Fever is a perfume, much like my favorite lipstick, suggesting desire and passion, capable of infusing my small, now rather dull world with vibrant life and a new, colorful scented excitement.

  • ll grhm says:

    I’ve never worn lip stick, so I can’t say I miss wearing it but I do like perfumes with “lip stick” notes. “Lipstick Fever recalls the scents of face powders and cosmetics from years gone by.” this sounds intriguing. I live in the US.

  • Carboytony826 says:

    Gail – thank you for the fantastic review. Thank you to Romano Ricci for crafting this fragrance and to the folks at Juliette Has a Gun and EuroPerfumes/Eden Square for the generosity of the draw.

    It’s very interesting to think of the Lipstick Index as no longer being relevant, but with mask use and COVID, I agree, maybe it ought to be transitioned to the Fragrance Index. Heaven knows my fragrances purchases since late February have eclipsed everything I spent during the entirety of 2019.

    This sounds like a fantastic fragrance, powdery and soft, slightly sweet.

    We will get back to the world of dressing up, lipstick, makeup and formalwear, it will just be some time.

    Also, truth, I have never ever worn lipstick haha

    I’m in MA, USA

  • denidoom says:

    I appreciate Gail imparting the historical education on the relation of lipstick sales to the economy. I personally have been using fragrance more at home, since it’s frowned on at my office located in California USA.

    I would say fragrance use in the economic signalling context might have gone up if someone knows about decants and travel sizes (which might be equivalent to a $45 tube of designer lipstick on the higher end), but that a lot of people do not know to look for that size or decants, to try.

    I would have never thought of buying a small size before I got into fragrances. I wondered why and so? From my past earlier experience, perfume was usually received as a gift and I think if I were to speculate, people would feel reluctant to give a small size as a gift (they would prefer to give the larger size as a show of appreciation).

    Therefore it wasn’t until I started buying my own, and watching fragrance youtubers, that I even heard about what a decant was.

    Sure I know what a sample size was, but I hadn’t considered that ordering that size online was even possible (I thought you had to go to a store and a shop attendant give them to you) to explore the world of scents. There’s some dot-connecting going from being a passive recipient of fragrances to an active, interested, purchaser for oneself.

    Re: lipstick and masks
    I actually do wear lipstick at home, even not going out anywhere! I do not wear any other makeup usually but love to put on lipstick after brushing my teeth and smiling in the mirror – kinda pumps myself up for the day lol

    Thank you for the chance in the drawing to win Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever Bottle

  • Trinity33 says:

    Nothing about 2020 is normal so it doesn’t surprise me that the Lipstick Index is not a factor this year. Lipstick Fever seems like a fun fragrance and happy in a colorful 1980’s way. Raspberry, iris and patchouli are a great combination. I do miss wearing lipstick everyday. It’s just not practical with a mask. Commenting from MD, USA.

  • FC says:

    Lipstick Fever seems like a true lipstick fragrance with a oriental drydown. I am a guy so dont wear lipstick but I enjoy lipstick themed fragrances, particularly, dior homme. USA

  • Bryant Worley says:

    What I enjoyed about Gail’s review, is the festive nature she applied to the fragrance. During Covid (and its restrictions), having festive thoughts is something desirable.

    I don’t wear lipstick myself, and my wife wears it very sparingly/rarely but, if this doesn’t work on my skin, I will be giving it to my wife. We live in Waldorf, MD, USA.

  • Valentina says:

    Waited so much for this review! I am such a big fan of Romano Ricci, probably because Calamity J. was my first niche perfume and now, years afterwards, I am making savings so that next month I will be able to rebuy it and make myself the best present! I almost dropped my phone while reading thia becausw this were my thoughts exactly! That no one is buying lipstick and blushes any more. Except my mother. She is a old fashioned femme. She enjoyed little things even before the pandemic, not giving interest only in sparkly stuff, but to flowers and vegetables and animals, mainly cats :-)) so, now she still wears a deep shade of red hidden under her mask because she enjoys the idea of lipstick coming back to the perfume, it was the second time I have almost dropped my phone while reading: 3 types of absolute?!? Meaning three types of most precious ingredients?! Oh, help me God because now I am going to start saving money for this one, too!

  • C K says:

    I liked how Gail related the fragrance and the theme of lipstick in general to the situation we all find ourselves in today. Also the information about “The Lipstick Index” was interesting and informative and I agree that “The Perfume Index” would definitely be more apropos today. The notes sound wonderful and I also did see a YouTube review which mentioned they felt this was a unisex scent. As I love raspberry, iris, and vanilla I’d love to try this and if it leans extremely feminine my girl can have it although we share most fragrances anyways. As a man I’ve never worn lipstick besides second hand or on the collar (lol) so I dont really miss it. Commenting from CT USA and thanks for the generous draw.

  • supima says:

    Great reivew! As a big fan of iris, I would love to try this perfume out! Iris, vanilla, raspberry, and patchouli, sounds like a great combination to me!
    Florida, USA

  • Erika says:

    I’m in USA. I do miss wearing lipstick. I had heard of the lipstick index and thought that since January lipstick sales and wearing have gone way down. I do love a lipstick perfume too. Red lipstick equal passion for life to me and I love to put that passion on my skin. Iris is my absolute favorite note in perfumery.

  • xoe says:

    Funny, I was just thinking about this. This pandemic has made me realize that I wear lipstick and perfume for myself. When it is just me at home, I may stay in my pajamas but I will definitely put on lipstick and perfume. So, I don’t miss it. I’ve also realized that, since everyone’s face is covered by a mask, I can wear my strongest and most “offensive” scents when I do go out now. I had missed them since smoking was banned indoors. I love the intelligence and thought put into Gail’s review. and I am in the US

  • audesko1 says:

    Gail’s article about the new fragrance Lipstick Fever was exciting to read and hopeful of our future. It is great to wear lipstick on our wrists instead of behind a mask! Love the notes of Rasberry, violet, and iris! I do miss wearing lipstick, this fragrance would help! Thanks for the chance to try this. USA

  • Dami C says:

    This review highlighted the issue of wearing lipstick at a time when nobody will see it. Therefore, lipstick-scented fragrances may be fun substitutes. I enjoyed the description of this one. I still wear real lipstick when I am not in public settings! In the USA.

  • isaaclopedia says:

    I love Juliette Has a Gun! Particularly Not a Perfume. Gail using this fragrance to replace her actual lipstick during the pandemic is a pretty funny take. I don’t wear lipstick but I love fragrances that are reminiscent of cosmetics, particularly Margiela’s Lipstick On. I wonder if this one smells similar? The raspberry and patchouli notes seem like it would take this scent to a different place. Would love to try it out. California, USA.

  • NeroNick says:

    I know this is marketed towards women, however I feel like it has potential to be unisex for someone like myself who gets along with the powdery and “waxy” notes

    Would love to try here in the US

  • helenlam says:

    I have been a little sad I haven’t been able to wear lipstick out in public anymore, but this is a fabulous idea! It’s interesting how many lipstick smells are out there, though I do think that classic lipsticks always have an waxy iris smell. My more recent lipsticks usually do have a touch of vanilla so I appreciate that here! I live in the USA. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • sniffinggood says:

    I love the description of the dry down of this fragrance. Definitely sounds like something I would enjoy wearing. As someone who wore lipstick every day I miss not wearing any during this pandemic!

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the excellent review Gail.
    I love the lipsticky vibe of iris and was fascinated reading about the lipstick index.
    I remember reading a similar article about the country that I grew up in, where the economic markers were indiciated by the numbers of a certain brand of glucose biscuit.

    Regards from WI, USA

  • KateD says:

    I like cosmetic scents, they bring back that memory of my grandmother putting on her makeup and talking to me while I sat watching her in fascination. Thank you for this review & I really do miss lipstick. My daughters have taken to wearing bright red lipstick when at home. I’m certainly doing my part to make the Perfume Index a thing! I’m in the US.

  • NiceVULady says:

    “Juliette Has a Gun Lipstick Fever is a perfume, much like my favorite lipstick, suggesting desire and passion, capable of infusing my small, now rather dull world with vibrant life and a new, colorful scented excitement.” We all need some of that during these times. I find I don’t wear lipstick except if I’m going to be on Zoom.Loved the review. Thanks for a great draw. I’m in the USA

  • Zanetta says:

    The note list is beautiful and uncomplicated.
    The fact that Romano Ricci was able to imagine and bring to life such a beautiful fragrance at a time like this….No kidding.
    I still wear lipstick although not as colorful as before. The lipstick theme is interesting; I never thought of it in regard to fragrance but I so remember the days of my aunties and the smell of the makeup closet.

  • doveskylark says:

    I really miss going out dancing all dressed up. But a fragrance like Lipstick Fever sounds like it will chase at least some of the blues of 2020 away. The raspberry, iris, and violet sound so cheerful! I love fragrances that smell like the lining of a purse or clutch.
    I live in the USA.

  • CuteGuy says:

    I like iris in fragrances. DHI and DHP are 2 favorites that I enjoy. The vanilla and iris sound nice in Lipstick Fever. I’d like to try this out and if not for me it’ll make a nice gift. Thanks, Ca

  • drjedi says:

    Before reading Gail’s review, I had never heard of the Lipstick Index. And I was thinking, hmmm…, how about a Fragrance Index, as for me that has definitely soared to dangerous levels. Physical distancing can cause so much trauma, so we try not to socially distance at least. But Ha, this is the time to try out all those dangerous perfumes you were always afraid to try, so long as the projection is not too far beyond 2 meters. Enjoyed the review of Lipstick Fever by Gail – it seems to be a fun perfume. Thanks for the draw. Writing from the USA.

  • Michael Prince says:

    Gail, amazing review of Juliette has a Gun Lipstick Fever. I never heard of these economic indicators like lipstick fever and during Covid make-up fever…although I can understand one not wearing it because of the masks. This sounds like a beautiful opening of berry, violet, and patchouli that dries down to an amazing vanilla and powdery iris. My wife was never one to wear lipstick everyday prior to Covid, but I am sure she misses not wearing it at all now. I know she would love this fragrance though. I am from the USA.

  • JoeFrank9 says:

    Nothing better than a lipsticky type of iris. I love the house from Vanilla Vibes to This is not a perfume, theyre very creative and leaning more towards the femenine side. Thanks for the draw, Im in the USA.

  • Sngash says:

    The imagery of wearing lipstick on the pulsepoints is interesting and with Lipstick Fever it sounds not-quite-so-symbolic. Thank you for the uplifting review and the chance to try it out. I am in USA

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    I’m not a lipstick on the lips person but I love a lipsticky perfume. Somehow I’ve never sample a single jhag fragrance! This sounds lovely. Thanks for the draw from the US

  • LORI LAWS says:

    Great review by Gail. I remember as a child playing with my mother’s lipsticks and loving the way they smelled and wishing there was a fragrance. My favorite line was: “Juliette Has a Gun Lipstick Fever is a perfume, much like my favorite lipstick, suggesting desire and passion, capable of infusing my small, now rather dull world with vibrant life and a new, colorful scented excitement.” This fragrance sounds amazing and perfect in the time of COVID-19. Thanks for the giveaway and I live in the US!

  • smm13 says:

    I liked being reminded that even with our faces covered, we can still project a nice smell instead of a smile. Lipstick fragrances are always a fun inspiration. I’m not really a lipstick person so it doesn’t matter to me if I’m masked or not. I live in the USA.

  • Sunny Chaudhary says:

    Lipstick Fever seems like a true lipstick fragrance with a oriental drydown. I am a guy so dont wear lipstick but I enjoy lipstick themed fragrances, particularly, dior homme.

    I am in USA

  • Meowmomma says:

    I love the notes they sound right up my alley. I love iris and vanilla, I have wanted to try lipstick on forever then heard it was discontinued. I can finally try a lipstick scent (lipstick in the name)! I love many perfumes that come off as smelling like lipstick. Lipstick Rose is also another I hear talk about a lot but I am not a fan of Rose so I am thrilled to find out about this perfume and cannot wait to try it.

    Very well written review and I like appreciated the education that I got from it as well as the description of this fragrance I’m dieing to try now. I do miss wearing lipstick very much during this pandemic. Thanks for the generous draw and good luck everyone!