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John Varvatos XX by John Varvatos

John Varvatos· 2020

John Varvatos XX

5.945Typically ~$45

A synthetic scent built around red apple over cedarwood.

SyntheticSweetFruityWoodySpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

Red apple Cardamom Blackcurrant

Heart notes

Orange blossom Geranium White violet

Base notes

Cedarwood Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallNightEveryday wear

When

Winter

87%

Spring

84%

Summer

77%

Fall

100%

Day

99%

Night

100%

Where

Office

82%

Casual

100%

Date

96%

Club

79%

Formal

71%

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

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Sport

52%