John Varvatos Artisan Black

Notes, performance and price

John Varvatos Artisan Black is a masculine citrus, white floral, woody and aromatic fragrance, released in 2010.

It opens with Blood Orange, Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon and Watermelon, a heart of Ginger, African Orange Flower, Neroli and Jasmine, and dries down to Leather, Vetyver, Woody Notes and White Amber.

On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

John Varvatos Artisan Black is a cheaper alternative to

• Hermès Eau de Citron Noir
• Etat Libre d'Orange Cologne

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to John Varvatos Artisan Black.

• John Varvatos Artisan

  Evokes the bright citrus-and-herbal opening of John Varvatos Artisan Black, leaning into a sunlit zesty character.

• John Varvatos Artisan Blu
• John Varvatos Artisan Pure
• Missoni Missoni Wave
• Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme

Frequently asked questions about John Varvatos Artisan Black

What does John Varvatos Artisan Black smell like?

John Varvatos Artisan Black is a masculine citrus, white floral, woody and aromatic fragrance, released in 2010. It opens with Blood Orange, Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon and Watermelon, a heart of Ginger, African Orange Flower, Neroli and Jasmine, and dries down to Leather, Vetyver, Woody Notes and White Amber.

How long does John Varvatos Artisan Black last?

On skin, John Varvatos Artisan Black lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

What smells similar to John Varvatos Artisan Black?

The closest alternative to John Varvatos Artisan Black is John Varvatos Artisan with an estimated similarity of 88%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which John Varvatos Artisan Black dupe is cheapest?

John Varvatos Artisan Blu, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 10% less than John Varvatos Artisan Black.

Which John Varvatos Artisan Black dupe lasts longest?

Missoni Wave, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos Artisan Black.

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