John Varvatos Artisan: released in 2009, citrus, white floral and sweet, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Varvatos Artisan dupe we found is Armaf Legesi Homme — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos Artisan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Varvatos Artisan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Legesi Homme | 78% | about $25* (−62%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo | 78% | about $20* (−69%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 76% | about $35* (−46%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 72% | about $25* (−62%) | 7h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fascination | 75% | about $35 (−46%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic, herbal crispness that echoes the fresh opening of John Varvatos Artisan.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords with John Varvatos Artisan, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 969 community ratings.
Evokes the bright citrus and watery aromatic elements found in John Varvatos Artisan.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with John Varvatos Artisan, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 572 community ratings.
Features a sharp, uplifting citrus opening that captures some of the sparkling vibe of John Varvatos Artisan.
It shares its citrus and musky accords with John Varvatos Artisan, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 7,175 community ratings.
Carries a warm, ambery spice that sits in a related comfort zone to John Varvatos Artisan.
It shares its fresh spicy and sweet accords with John Varvatos Artisan, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 13,211 community ratings.
Lean towards a similar citrus-heavy refreshment reminiscent of John Varvatos Artisan.
It shares its musky and citrus accords with John Varvatos Artisan, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 73 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than John Varvatos Artisan.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for John Varvatos Artisan.
Armaf Legesi Homme, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
John Varvatos Artisan itself sells from £5.69 (17 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Legesi Homme saves you about $60 a year against John Varvatos Artisan. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Asad comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
John Varvatos Artisan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.