John Varvatos Artisan Forest: released in 2025, aromatic, woody and green, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Varvatos Artisan Forest dupe we found is Fragrance World Varakh Silver — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos Artisan Forest dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Varvatos Artisan Forest | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Varakh Silver | 83% | about $25* (−29%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | DSQUARED² Wild | 82% | about $40 (+14%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Rare Reef | 81% | about $40* (+14%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Ulric de Varens Varensia White | 79% | about $20 (−43%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Courrèges Hyperbole | 80% | about $45 (+29%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the vibrant green and aromatic woods found in John Varvatos Artisan Forest, leaning into a similar fresh-spicy character.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with John Varvatos Artisan Forest, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 205 community ratings.
Presents a rugged, earthy green character that mirrors the woody elements of John Varvatos Artisan Forest.
It shares its woody, aromatic and sweet accords with John Varvatos Artisan Forest, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 473 community ratings.
Offers an invigorating ozonic and woody freshness comparable to John Varvatos Artisan Forest at a budget-friendly price.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and green accords with John Varvatos Artisan Forest, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,759 community ratings.
Brings a bright, refreshing vibe reminiscent of the citrus and aromatic elements in John Varvatos Artisan Forest.
It shares its sweet and citrus accords with John Varvatos Artisan Forest, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 525 community ratings.
Exhibits a clean, aromatic freshness akin to the herbal structure of John Varvatos Artisan Forest.
It shares its sweet, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with John Varvatos Artisan Forest, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 95 community ratings.
Ulric de Varens Varensia White, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than John Varvatos Artisan Forest.
Afnan Rare Reef, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos Artisan Forest.
Fragrance World Varakh Silver, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Varakh Silver saves you about $15 a year against John Varvatos Artisan Forest. 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. Afnan Rare Reef comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
John Varvatos Artisan Forest notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.