Fragrance comparison

Juliette vs Makawi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,911 ratings analysed

Juliette

Juliette Has A Gun

3.701,891 votes

Rank #4,860 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #40,122 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makawi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Juliette
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Makawi
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Juliette2/5

Makawi3/5

Ratings & consensus: Juliette
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Makawi
Sillage & projection: Makawi
Value for money: Makawi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Juliette

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

JulietteJuliette Has A Gun

MakawiPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,891 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerJulietteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

35%Like

25%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

1,841 votes

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMakawi

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMakawiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

cherry84%

musky77%

woody69%

amber61%

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sour CherryPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

CashmeranTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Makawi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Date 38%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews224

Overall rank#40,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJulietteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Juliette by Juliette Has A Gun creates a modern, jasmine-forward scent profile anchored by creamy cashmeran. While marketed with cherry, it behaves as a clean, slightly powdery floral on the skin. It suits those seeking a polished, daily fragrance for office or casual daytime wear, offering a versatile feel that leans…

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Makawi by Paolo Gigli centers on a bold burst of boozy sour cherry, bitter marzipan almond, and warm liquor. It opens with an unmistakable solvent kick that softens within five minutes into spiced cherry compote. As the heart unfolds, hints of dark plum blend into sweet vanilla and smooth tonka bean. The declared rose…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Juliette or Makawi?

Makawi takes 3 of 5 categories. Juliette is rated 3.70/5 from 1,891 votes; Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Juliette for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Juliette or Makawi?

Makawi lasts longest (Makawi 63/100, Juliette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juliette or Makawi?

Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Juliette 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Juliette and Makawi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and cherry accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.

Is Juliette or Makawi better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juliette and Makawi?

Juliette has top notes of Sour Cherry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran and Tonka Bean. Makawi has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.