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Vintage by John Varvatos

John Varvatos· 2006

Vintage

7.5235Typically ~$45

Opens on juniper berry, settles into a suede-spicy base. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SpicyLeatheryWoodySweetFresh

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Scent profile

Top notes

Juniper berry White lavender

Heart notes

Fir balsam Patchouli Jasmine

Base notes

Suede Tobacco Tonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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

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92%

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66%

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52%

Fall

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76%

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Date

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Formal

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Sport

40%