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John Varvatos John Varvatos Artisan
John Varvatos

John Varvatos Artisan

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
EDT · 2009 · mens

John Varvatos Artisan launched in 2009 as part of the designer's cologne line, positioning itself as an accessible entry point into the brand's aesthetic of rugged sophistication and American craftsmanship.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus, pairing clementine and tangerine with herbal notes of marjoram and thyme for a fresh, slightly green top. The heart softens into white florals with orange blossom and jasmine, warmed by subtle ginger and lavender that add complexity without sweetness. A clean, woody base of musk and amber keeps the fragrance grounded and masculine, preventing it from leaning too floral. The overall DNA sits in the green aromatic family, balancing citrus brightness with herbal earthiness and a restrained floral thread.

This is a versatile everyday cologne for someone who wants freshness without novelty. It works particularly well in warm months and casual settings, though its EDT concentration means you'll need regular reapplication. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Homesteader, or The Heirloom, Artisan will feel like a natural fit.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
80%
Floral
77%
Jasmine
38%
White Floral
77%
Green
23%
Aromatic
100%
Musky
72%
Powdery
38%
Amber
72%
Warm Spicy
72%
Spicy
38%
Sweet
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Clementine
Clementine
The sweetest and most cheerful of the mandarin family, clementine is pure, juicy citrus with almost no bitterness. It has a softness that makes it feel warmer than lemon or grapefruit, closer to candy than zest. A note that lifts compositions without complicating them.
Tangerine
Tangerine
Bright, sweet, and slightly candied, tangerine sits between mandarin and orange in character, with a juiciness that makes it feel more casual than other citruses. It adds a cheerful, uncomplicated freshness to light fragrances. At its best in transparent, easy-wearing compositions rather than serious, complex ones.
Marjoram
Marjoram
Warm, herbal, and slightly camphor-like, sweet marjoram is softer and more floral than oregano, with a gentle warmth that reads as comforting rather than aggressive. It adds a culinary, Mediterranean quality to compositions and pairs naturally with lavender, cedar, and bergamot. A supporting herbal note that adds quiet complexity.
Thyme
Thyme
Herbal, slightly medicinal, and earthy with a warm, honey-like underpinning that sets it apart from greener herbs like basil. Thyme adds a French countryside quality, rugged but refined. It's used to add character and specificity to herbal-woody compositions that might otherwise feel generic.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Woodsy Notes
Woodsy Notes
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
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The TacticianBest match87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%
Fresh80%
Floral77%
Jasmine38%
White Floral77%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
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John Varvatos John Varvatos Artisan— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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John Varvatos Artisan launched in 2009 as part of the designer's cologne line, positioning itself as an accessible entry point into the brand's aesthetic of rugged sophistication and American craftsmanship. The fragrance opens with bright citrus, pairing clementine and tangerine with herbal notes of marjoram and thyme for a fresh, slightly green top. The heart softens into white florals with orange blossom and jasmine, warmed by subtle ginger and lavender that add complexity without sweetness. A clean, woody base of musk and amber keeps the fragrance grounded and masculine, preventing it from leaning too floral. The overall DNA sits in the green aromatic family, balancing citrus brightness with herbal earthiness and a restrained floral thread. This is a versatile everyday cologne for someone who wants freshness without novelty. It works particularly well in warm months and casual settings, though its EDT concentration means you'll need regular reapplication. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Homesteader, or The Heirloom, Artisan will feel like a natural fit.
What are the notes in John Varvatos John Varvatos Artisan? +
Top: Clementine, Tangerine, Marjoram, Thyme. Heart: Orange Blossom, Ginger, Lavender, Jasmine. Base: Musk, Woodsy Notes, Amber.
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John Varvatos John Varvatos Artisan belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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