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Artisan Acqua by John Varvatos — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Artisan Acqua by John Varvatos

John Varvatos· 2013

Artisan Acqua

7.5162Typically ~$45

A fresh scent built around mandarin orange over moss. A spring pick.

FreshSpicyCitrusGreenAquatic

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Givaudan

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Angelica root Minneola tangelo Paradisamide®Galbanum Mastic

Heart notes

Clary sage Lavender

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Moss Fir balsam Patchouli

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

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

67%

Spring

100%

Summer

96%

Fall

82%

Day

100%

Night

63%

Where

Office

93%

Casual

100%

Date

74%

Club

49%

Formal

74%

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Sport

81%