Julius Caesar by Shakespeare Perfumes bottle
Shakespeare Perfumes

Julius Caesar

2.8/5 · 12 votes Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage3.9/5
Day29
Night71
Fall100
Winter86
Spring57
Summer29
Our take

Julius Caesar opens with saffron and jasmine. The saffron brings a warm, slightly metallic spice that sits close to the skin. Jasmine adds a white floral lift that keeps the start from feeling too heavy. Together they create a bright, slightly sharp entry that prepares the nose for the deeper materials that follow.

Amberwood and ambergris form the heart, adding a smooth, resinous warmth that feels rounded rather than sharp. The amber family here is clean and steady, giving the fragrance a golden tone that deepens as it sits on the skin. Fir resin and cedar arrive in the base, introducing a conifer edge and dry wood that cut through the richness. The fir resin smells like crushed needles with a faint green bite, while the cedar grounds the blend with a dry, pencil shaving texture. This drydown is the longest part of the experience, where the amber and wood interlock and the spice from the opening lingers as a faint echo.

The overall character is woody, amber, and warm spicy, supported by fresh spicy and aromatic touches. White floral and fresh accords from the top give way to the conifer base. It suits a quiet street at night when the air is cool and the lights are low. The scent feels composed for that kind of stillness. It ends on cedar and fir resin.

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