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

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John Varvatos· 2010

John Varvatos Artisan Black

Name: John Varvatos Artisan Black by John Varvatos
Brand: John Varvatos

A citrus scent built around patchouli over leather. A fall pick.

CitrusChypre

Scent profile

Top notes

PatchouliWoody NotesLemonNeroliCalone (Marine)

Heart notes

CardamomCorianderGingerIrisKephalis (Woody note)

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Leather

Musk

Orange Blossom

Vetiver

Jasmine (Sambac)

When to wear it

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

FallDayThe office

When

Winter

86%

Spring

92%

Summer

82%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

78%

Where

Office

100%

Casual

95%

Date

93%

Club

59%

Formal

94%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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Sport

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