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JV x NJ Crimson by John Varvatos — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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JV x NJ Crimson by John Varvatos

JV x NJ Crimson

7.9244Typically ~$45

Rum and green apple up top, drying down to incense and musk. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SpicyWoodyOrientalSyntheticLeathery

Scent profile

Top notes

Rum Green Apple Coffee Calabrian bergamot Cedar

Heart notes

Saffron Suede Amber Lavender

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

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Winter

94%

Spring

61%

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46%

Fall

100%

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77%

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100%

Where

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77%

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88%

Date

100%

Club

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Formal

90%

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

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Sport

40%