John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe — cheaper alternatives

John Varvatos XX Artisan: released in 2020, aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe?

The closest John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe we found is Just Jack Vetiver — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos XX Artisan 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs John Varvatos XX ArtisanProjection
1Just Jack Vetiver88%about $25* (−44%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Avon Segno Impact83%about $30 (−33%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Lalique Encre Noire Sport72%about $75* (+67%)6h vs 5h7/10
4Fragrance World Vetiver Moloko82%about $25* (−44%)5h vs 5h6/10
5ARZENI Vetiver78%about $35 (−22%)2h vs 5h6/10
  1. Just Jack Vetiver — 88% scent match

    Captures the clean, earthy vetiver and citrus character of John Varvatos XX Artisan with a similar crisp and professional feel.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 125 community ratings.

  2. Avon Segno Impact — 83% scent match

    Offers a similar aromatic and woody profile that mirrors the fresh, spicy energy found in John Varvatos XX Artisan.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 148 community ratings.

  3. Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 72% scent match

    While earthier, it shares the fresh, woody, and citrus-infused DNA that defines the John Varvatos XX Artisan experience.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,974 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Vetiver Moloko — 82% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that highlights the earthy vetiver and citrus notes reminiscent of the John Varvatos style.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4 community ratings.

  5. ARZENI Vetiver — 78% scent match

    Delivers a crisp, woody, and citrus-heavy profile that sits comfortably in the same family as John Varvatos XX Artisan.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan and lasts about 2h against 5h.

Which John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe is cheapest?

Just Jack Vetiver, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than John Varvatos XX Artisan.

Which John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos XX Artisan.

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

Just Jack Vetiver, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

John Varvatos XX Artisan itself sells from $39.89 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Just Jack Vetiver saves you about $30 a year against John Varvatos XX 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.

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

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire Sport comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

John Varvatos XX Artisan notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.