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John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Artisan
John Varvatos

John Varvatos Xx Artisan

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
EDT · 2020 · mens

John Varvatos Xx Artisan is a 2020 release from the designer house known for its rock-and-roll-inflected menswear aesthetic. The brand has built its fragrance line around that same irreverent, effortlessly cool sensibility.

The fragrance opens with a sharp hit of bitter orange and bergamot before quickly pivoting into its green aromatic core. Sichuan pepper and wormwood give the heart a slightly peppery, herbaceous bite, while geranium adds a whisper of floral structure without softening the overall edge. The base settles into a woody, earthy foundation of vetiver and cedar, grounded by a clean musky undertone that keeps everything linear and wearable.

This is a daytime aromatic for someone who wants character without pretension, clean without being generic. It works best spring through fall and suits those drawn to green fragrances with a bit of spice and attitude. If you lean toward sharp herbal compositions and woody bases, this hits the mark. Explore similar sensibilities with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
24%
Floral
26%
Aromatic
90%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
70%
Earthy
37%
Musky
37%
Spicy
60%
Sweet
24%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Sichuan Pepper
Sichuan Pepper
Unique among peppers for its numbing, slightly citrusy effect, Sichuan pepper creates an almost electric freshness alongside its spice. In perfumery this translates to a vibrant, tingly quality that feels simultaneously warm and cool. A contemporary note increasingly used in masculine and unisex compositions for its dynamism.
Wormwood
Wormwood
Geranium
Geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Cedar
Cedar
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.'
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The TacticianBest match89% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Homesteader88% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Sensualist82% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%
Fresh24%
Floral26%
Aromatic90%
Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
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John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Artisan— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Artisan smell like? +
John Varvatos Xx Artisan is a 2020 release from the designer house known for its rock-and-roll-inflected menswear aesthetic. The brand has built its fragrance line around that same irreverent, effortlessly cool sensibility. The fragrance opens with a sharp hit of bitter orange and bergamot before quickly pivoting into its green aromatic core. Sichuan pepper and wormwood give the heart a slightly peppery, herbaceous bite, while geranium adds a whisper of floral structure without softening the overall edge. The base settles into a woody, earthy foundation of vetiver and cedar, grounded by a clean musky undertone that keeps everything linear and wearable. This is a daytime aromatic for someone who wants character without pretension, clean without being generic. It works best spring through fall and suits those drawn to green fragrances with a bit of spice and attitude. If you lean toward sharp herbal compositions and woody bases, this hits the mark. Explore similar sensibilities with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist.
What are the notes in John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Artisan? +
Top: Bitter Orange, Bergamot. Heart: Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Geranium. Base: Vetiver, Cedar, Musk.
What fragrance family is John Varvatos Xx Artisan? +
John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Artisan belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
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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