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Artisan by John Varvatos

John Varvatos· 2009· Aftershave Lotion

Artisan

7.92.3KTypically ~$27

Minneola tangelo and sicilian clementine up top, drying down to georgywood® and kephalis. Best in summer, made for daily wear.

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Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Scent profile

Top notes

Minneola tangelo Sicilian clementine Mandarin orange Thyme Marjoram Provençal lavender

Heart notes

African orange blossom Indian orange jessamine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Base notes

Georgywood®Kephalis Serenolide Phytolacca dioica

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

53%

Spring

100%

Summer

96%

Fall

65%

Day

100%

Night

55%

Where

Office

90%

Casual

100%

Date

73%

Club

50%

Formal

68%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

76%