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John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Indigo
John Varvatos

John Varvatos Xx Indigo

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
EDT · 2021 · mens

John Varvatos is an American fashion designer known for his rock-and-roll aesthetic and accessible luxury approach to menswear. The brand's fragrance line carries that same ethos, offering well-crafted scents that prioritize wearability over pretension.

Xx Indigo opens with a bright, peppery top of mint, lemon, and pink pepper that leans fresh and herbaceous rather than citrusy-sweet. The heart develops around geranium and cardamom with a subtle floral element from Himalayan poppy, adding complexity without softness. The base is grounded by patchouli and vetiver that give the fragrance an earthy, woody foundation, finished with a clean musk. Overall, this is a green aromatic with genuine depth, balancing crispness up top with substantive woody-herbaceous development.

Xx Indigo works for someone who wants a fragrance that feels both refined and approachable, suitable for office wear or casual daily use. The green-woody character keeps it versatile across seasons, though it's most compelling in spring and fall. If you gravitate toward thoughtful aromatic compositions, try The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
80%
Fresh
100%
Floral
36%
Green
21%
Aromatic
93%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
60%
Patchouli
50%
Earthy
100%
Musky
50%
Spicy
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
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.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Himalayan Poppy
Himalayan Poppy
Base · 3–12 hrs
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
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.
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 match88% 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 Aristocrat81% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus80%
Fresh100%
Floral36%
Green21%
Aromatic93%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
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John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Indigo— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Indigo smell like? +
John Varvatos is an American fashion designer known for his rock-and-roll aesthetic and accessible luxury approach to menswear. The brand's fragrance line carries that same ethos, offering well-crafted scents that prioritize wearability over pretension. Xx Indigo opens with a bright, peppery top of mint, lemon, and pink pepper that leans fresh and herbaceous rather than citrusy-sweet. The heart develops around geranium and cardamom with a subtle floral element from Himalayan poppy, adding complexity without softness. The base is grounded by patchouli and vetiver that give the fragrance an earthy, woody foundation, finished with a clean musk. Overall, this is a green aromatic with genuine depth, balancing crispness up top with substantive woody-herbaceous development. Xx Indigo works for someone who wants a fragrance that feels both refined and approachable, suitable for office wear or casual daily use. The green-woody character keeps it versatile across seasons, though it's most compelling in spring and fall. If you gravitate toward thoughtful aromatic compositions, try The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.
What are the notes in John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Indigo? +
Top: Mint, Lemon, Pink Pepper. Heart: Geranium, Cardamom, Himalayan Poppy. Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk.
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John Varvatos John Varvatos Xx Indigo belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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