John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe — cheaper alternatives

John Varvatos Artisan Costiero: released in 2026, citrus, marine and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe?

The closest John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe we found is John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal — 89% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs John Varvatos Artisan Costiero	Projection
1	John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal	89%	about $35 (−59%)	4h vs 7h	7/10
2	Afnan Turathi Electric	84%	about $40* (−53%)	5h vs 7h	7/10
3	Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme	80%	about $55 (−35%)	5h vs 7h	4/10
4	Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Vibrant Summer	78%	about $35 (−59%)	5h vs 7h	5/10
5	John Varvatos Artisan Forest	82%	about $35 (−59%)	5h vs 7h	6/10

John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal — 89% scent match
Shares the familiar DNA of John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, leaning heavily into a breezy, aquatic, and woody territory.
It shares its salty, woody and citrus accords with John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 451 community ratings.
Afnan Turathi Electric — 84% scent match
Evokes the bright citrus-and-aromatic character of John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, with a vibrant and energetic presence.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,394 community ratings.
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme — 80% scent match
A classic marine-and-citrus profile in the same family as John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, offering a salty oceanic freshness.
It shares its citrus, marine and aromatic accords with John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 8,054 community ratings.
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Vibrant Summer — 78% scent match
Captures a similar casual, warm-weather freshness reminiscent of John Varvatos Artisan Costiero at an approachable price.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 196 community ratings.
John Varvatos Artisan Forest — 82% scent match
Offers a woody and aromatic depth that parallels the natural styling found in John Varvatos Artisan Costiero.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with John Varvatos Artisan Costiero, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 55 community ratings.

Which John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe is cheapest?

John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than John Varvatos Artisan Costiero.

Which John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe lasts longest?

Afnan Turathi Electric, at about 5h on skin, against about 7h for John Varvatos Artisan Costiero.

Which John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe is closest to the original?

John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal saves you about $75 a year against John Varvatos Artisan Costiero. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a John Varvatos Artisan Costiero dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan Turathi Electric comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

John Varvatos Artisan Costiero notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-20.