John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal dupe — cheaper alternatives

John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal: released in 2022, salty, woody and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal dupe?

The closest John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal dupe we found is Nautica Voyage — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal 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 Artisan TealProjection
1Nautica Voyage82%about $20* (−43%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy78%about $30* (−14%)5h vs 4h7/10
3Missoni Wave76%about $45* (+29%)5h vs 4h7/10
4Armaf Tres Nuit73%about $25* (−29%)5h vs 4h6/10
5Versace Man Eau Fraiche72%about $75* (+114%)5h vs 4h7/10
  1. Nautica Voyage — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar crisp, aquatic, and salty marine character that evokes the refreshing vibe of John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

    It shares its floral, fresh and musky accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 19,047 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy — 78% scent match

    Offers a bright, citrus-forward aromatic profile that sits in the same fresh, woody family as John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,791 community ratings.

  3. Missoni Wave — 76% scent match

    Delivers a clean, sea-salt-drenched citrus profile that feels very much in line with the breezy nature of John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and marine accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,162 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Tres Nuit — 73% scent match

    Provides a clean, herbal, and slightly floral aromatic experience that mirrors the breezy, outdoorsy feel of John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

    It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,389 community ratings.

  5. Versace Man Eau Fraiche — 72% scent match

    Features a similar zesty lemon and woody base that aligns with the fresh, aromatic aesthetic of John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 16,528 community ratings.

Which John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal dupe is cheapest?

Nautica Voyage, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

Which John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal.

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

Nautica Voyage, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nautica Nautica Voyage saves you about $25 a year against John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal. 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 Teal dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.