Best Moscow Mule by Juliette Has A Gun Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Moscow Mule by Juliette Has A Gun is a citrus aromatic fragrance defined by bright, zesty top notes of bergamot, lime, ginger, and lemon. These are balanced by the floral freshness of hedione and the warmth of white musk, apple, sandalwood, and amber. It offers a fresh yet subtly spicy character, ideal for those drawn to lively citrus blends with a woody, musky base. Attention to the interplay between fresh citrus and warm amber or musk is key for similar scents.
Broceliande by Sora Dora £170.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- ginger
- lemon
- sesame
- styrax
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
Brocéliande is a bewitching concentrate inspired by the enchanted forest of Arthurian legend. Combining the power of the forest with the magic of the animal world, this extrait’s bergamot and lime opening leads to an unexpected wander through ginger, cinnamon and iris. A whisky sweetness rubs up against the velvet leather of civet and castoreum.
Cinematic by Der Duft £110.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- cashmeran
- ginger
- lemon
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- unconventional
A collaboration with Miguel Matos.
Clean, abstract and intriguing. Is it the smell of the new velvet seats in a dark cinema? Or the conditioned cool air? Or the fragrant echoes of trendy perfumes floating in between the spectators?
Cinematic is put together from an overdose of clean white musk, crisp hazy cashmeran, dry savory spices and a few drops of bitter carnation essence.
Tropical by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- ginger
- guava
- lime
- plumeria
- vanilla
- 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.
Jawa Cologne by Mabra £60.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- lime
- petrichor
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
An olfactory portrait of the Indonesian island of Java, featuring its agricultural bounty of vetiver and lime. Green notes blend with tart lime and the tangy sweetness of bergamot. Rooty vetiver anchors this freshness in an earthy and elegant base.
The cologne range has a perfume concentration of around 20%, making them longer-lasting than traditional colognes, while retaining the freshness and lightness that define this type of creation.
Sal y Limón by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- lemon
- lime
- orange blossom
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
An opening of citric and fizzy lemon combined with bright lime and bergamot, salty and refreshing, just like those Mediterranean summers.
The sharp salty accord lends further depth and keeps the lemon note true throughout the long-lasting dry down; interspersed with the bright combination of musks and patchouli.
Perilla Peach & Ginger by NuWilds £80.00
- Key notes:
- cumin
- gardenia
- ginger
- lime
- milky nuance
- peach
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
Perilla Peach & Ginger is inspired by a Hunan summer drink of lime, herbs and honeyed fruit, served in a green glass jar as a little ritual against the heat. This vivid EdP opens on a lively burst of Thai lime and aromatic perilla leaf (shiso), layered with warm ginger and ripe peach. Gentle gardenia melts into a clean trail of white musk and warm labdanum.
Perfumer: Liu Yang
Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne £295.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- bergamot
- cardamom
- hedione
- oud
- pimento pepper
- Aromagroups:
- green
- leather
- woody
Nawab of Oudh is part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection and represents India, the land that gives us oud, a plethora of spices, and so many beautiful flowers.
The name of the perfume can be interpreted in two ways. It’s a literal reference to the rich history and culture of India: hawab or nabob meaning ‘the ruler’, and Oudh the historical name of the modern day Uttar Pradesh region. However, given the current fashion for oud perfumes, you can interpret the name “the oud to rule them all’.
Nawab of Oudh has the complex architecture of many ingredients, surrounding the oud heart deep within. And on the way there, you will travel through layers of cardamom and other fresh spices, extravagant garlands of exotic flowers, the sea breeze of ambergris, and more.
The elixir is also exceptionally concentrated, at 42% - hence the 'intensivo' in the title.
Vetiver Santal by Marie Jeanne £165.00
- Key notes:
- benzoin
- bergamot
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
A clean versatile formula with stunning ingredients mixed for you by Marie Jeanne.
Vetiver Santal is a novel fresh sandalwood (coming from an archipelago at the edge of the world), dry vetiver from Haiti and a spark of benzoin from Siam.
Marie Jeanne is a new perfume house from Grasse, founded by a young perfumer from a family connected to Robertet for several generations.
Robertet is a bit like De Beers of the fine natural perfume materials - matières premières, for decades they have been dealing with the finest, purest and most precious stuff a perfumer can dream of.
In Vetiver Santal you can admire and enjoy aromas of a rare variety of sandalwood from New Caledonia, vetiver from Haiti, patchouli from Indonesia and benzoin from Siam among other exquisite materials.
Lignum Vitae by Beaufort £125.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- caramel
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- ginger
- lemon
- oud
- sea salt
- vanilla
- 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?"
This is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.5 – Yang by Histoires de Parfums £165.00
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- hedione
- mineral accord
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- transparent
- woody
A symphony of synthetics creates the airiest cloud of billowy aldehydes and ozonic florals. Soft, solar, sensuous.
About Moscow Mule by Juliette Has A Gun
- How does Moscow Mule differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Moscow Mule combines bright citrus notes with spicy ginger, floral hedione, and a warm base of amber, sandalwood, and musk. The listed fragrances share some of these elements but vary in sweetness, spiciness, or woody and marine accents, offering a range of fresh to rich interpretations within the citrus aromatic family.
- What are the main scent characteristics to look for if I like Moscow Mule?
- Focus on fragrances that balance citrus notes like bergamot, lime, lemon, and ginger with floral hedione and a warm base of white musk, amber, or sandalwood. This combination creates a fresh yet subtly spicy and musky scent profile.
- Can these fragrances be worn year-round like Moscow Mule?
- Many listed fragrances have fresh citrus and aromatic qualities suitable for warmer months, but some include warmer or sweeter notes like amber, vanilla, or oud that can also work well in cooler weather, offering versatility across seasons.









