X SKINS by Juliette Has A Gun

Best X SKINS by Juliette Has A Gun Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

X SKINS by Juliette Has A Gun is an oriental vanilla fragrance characterised by a spicy ginger opening and a fruity lychee heart, layered over musky, woody, and creamy vanilla base notes. The inclusion of georgywood, papyrus, patchouli, and tonka beans adds depth and complexity, making it both fresh and warm with a subtle sweetness. Those drawn to a blend of spicy, fruity, and musky vanilla elements will find this scent’s balance of freshness and sensuality notable.

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Beso Pasión

Beso Pasión by Beso Beach £145.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • blood orange
  • cardamom
  • fig
  • ginger
  • musk
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • green
  • woody

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández (the nose behind the white floral wonder of Latin Lover).

Beso Pasion is like a sweet summer breeze caressing a Mediterranean island. A breeze infused with sea salt, the delicious aroma of fig trees, and fragrant grass cured by the hot sun.

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Davana & Vanille

Davana & Vanille by 100BON £35.00

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  • Key notes:
  • lychee
  • sandalwood
  • tonka beans
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • floral
  • fruity

Refocus and reconnect with yourself with joy. With its deliciously fruity aromas, this fragrance brings us a feeling of warmth and fullness.

Perfumer:  Serge de Oliveira

"For Davana & Vanille Bourbon, I wanted a gourmet Vanilla reminiscent of Pasteis de nata, a famous Portuguese pastry whose traditional recipe can be found in Lisbon. Its sweet scent takes me back to my childhood in the streets of the capital during peaceful days with my family. These precious and happy moments were an unprecedented inspiration for this fragrance. The fruity and herbaceous facet of Davana essential oil is then softened by a warm and appetizing Vanilla to reveal a modern and striking chypre."

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803 Givre Patchouli

803 Givre Patchouli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ginger
  • juniper
  • mineral accord
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • marine
  • woody

Frosted patchouli : a palpable tension between hot and cold. The fragrance begins on a frosted note with marine accents, warmed by a spicy combination of ginger, pink pepper and juniper berry. The patchouli is intense, warm and powerful, a patchouli leaf captured in ice.

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Spice Must Flow

Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.

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Portuguese Man O' War

Portuguese Man O' War by Zoologist £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • geranium
  • ginger
  • seaweed
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • marine
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Blazing sunlight glistens then fractures on the roiling surface of an angry tropical sea. A caravel bobs among the waves, its tall sail blasted by hot, salty winds. Dangling beneath the ghostly vessel, a curtain of lethal tentacles sways menacingly in the swell. The Portuguese man o’ war drifts, letting its unwitting prey approach. Up to 100 feet long, their lacy tentacles exude crippling venom with the merest touch. In an instant, the prey is paralyzed, and as its organs slowly liquify, the colony of zooids begin to feed.

While it’s wise to avoid a Portuguese man o’ war in the wild, prepare for danger and excitement when you encounter this Zoologist perfume. Crisp ginger and metallic gunpowder deliver a fiery sting to open, before casting you adrift on a wave of briny seaweed absolute, immortelle and geranium. You’ll thrill to this enticing scent where the only pain is the delicious pang of longing.

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu by Sora Dora £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • papyrus
  • patchouli
  • sandalwood
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • woody

This extrait is named for the archipelagic country in the South Pacific Ocean, source of the sandalwood in the base. Vanuatu is a lively, confident blend of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cumin) dappled across characterful woody materials (sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and papyrus). Putting meat on the bones is fig milk, with violet leaves adding sharp sparkle. A fragrance for unexpected adventures.

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Lignum Vitae

Lignum Vitae by Beaufort £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • caramel
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • ginger
  • lemon
  • oud
  • sea salt
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • woody

Inspired by the innovative use of materials that allowed 18th century clockmakers to construct the first truly accurate marine chronometers, Lignum Vitae combines elements of wood, metal and salt to produce a truly unique, transportive fragrance. Lignum vitae itself is an incredibly dense wood - the only wood which is guaranteed to sink in water - which is indigenous to the Caribbean and the north coast of South America. The brand’s nautical theme is enhanced wonderfully by caramel, a madeleine cake accord and a cool winter lemon note which provide a truly unique gourmand experience akin to smelling warm shortbread, muffins or cupcakes.

In combining unexpected and exotic raw materials, Beaufort London celebrates the innovative spirit which brought to an end the search for lost time, and permitted the safe passage of ships across the world.

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The Sniff on Lignum Vitae:

"An innovative gourmand fragrance with a masculine slant, Lignum Vitae by Beaufort London is something rather unexpected. And who doesn’t love a plot twist?"

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Sexual Healing

Sexual Healing by Art Meets Art £110.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ginger
  • honey
  • tobacco
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud accepted the challenge of translating into a perfume the soft and sensual voice of Marvin Gaye singing Sexual Healing…

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Tropical

Tropical by Arquiste £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • ginger
  • guava
  • lime
  • plumeria
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

A juicy, decadent take on tropical fruits, flowers and woods. Inspired by a modernist garden in the old city of Mêrida, Yucatán. The balmy air fills with the heady scent of champaca orchids, ripe guava, fresh ginger, jasmine sambac, Mexican vanilla and mahogany. A spritz of paradise.

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502 Iris Cartagena

502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • coffee
  • papyrus
  • rum
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • leather
  • woody

A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.

Perfumer: Clément Marx

About X SKINS by Juliette Has A Gun

What makes X SKINS different from these similar fragrances?
X SKINS combines a unique mix of ginger, lychee, georgywood, papyrus, and musky vanilla that balances freshness, fruitiness, and warmth. While the fragrances listed share one or more notes, none replicate the exact combination or the subtle layering of woody and oriental vanilla accords present in X SKINS.
Which note in X SKINS contributes most to its oriental vanilla character?
Vanilla and tonka beans are the primary contributors to the oriental vanilla character in X SKINS, providing creamy sweetness and warmth that anchor the fragrance’s spicy and fruity top and heart notes.
Can I find a fresher version of X SKINS in these options?
Yes, fragrances like Beso Pasión, 803 Givre Patchouli, and Tropical offer fresher interpretations by emphasising citrus, mineral, or tropical fruit notes alongside shared ingredients like ginger and vanilla.