John Varvatos Vintage: released in 2006, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Varvatos Vintage dupe we found is Perry Ellis 360° Black for Men — 79% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $75 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos Vintage dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Varvatos Vintage | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Ellis 360° Black for Men | 79% | about $20* (−73%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Rémy Latour Cigar | 76% | about $20* (−73%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Cuba Paris Cuba Red | 75% | about $20* (−73%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | John Varvatos | 83% | about $40 (−47%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Embrace | 77% | about $35 (−53%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar spicy and warm aromatic character reminiscent of John Varvatos Vintage, landing on a smooth ambery base.
It shares its fresh spicy, tobacco and warm spicy accords with John Varvatos Vintage, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 296 community ratings.
Evokes the prominent tobacco and woody warmth found in John Varvatos Vintage, though with a distinct retro fruitiness.
It shares its sweet, fruity and woody accords with John Varvatos Vintage, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,197 community ratings.
Leans into a comparable spicy tobacco profile that recalls the heart and base of John Varvatos Vintage.
It shares its tobacco, woody and warm spicy accords with John Varvatos Vintage, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 618 community ratings.
Presents a warm spicy and aromatic depth that sits comfortably in the same family as John Varvatos Vintage.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with John Varvatos Vintage, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 51 community ratings.
Carries the signature house DNA and woody-leather nuances closely related to John Varvatos Vintage.
It shares its sweet, fresh spicy and green accords with John Varvatos Vintage, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,743 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Cuba Paris Cuba Red, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than John Varvatos Vintage.
Lattafa Perfumes Embrace, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos Vintage.
John Varvatos, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
John Varvatos Vintage itself sells from $30.95 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Perry Ellis 360° Black for Men saves you about $75 a year against John Varvatos Vintage. 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 Embrace comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
John Varvatos Vintage notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.