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John Varvatos Artisan Cologne

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About John Varvatos Artisan

John Varvatos Artisan by John Varvatos presents a fresh and invigorating journey inspired by the artistry and craftsmanship in fragrance making. Launched in 2009 by the acclaimed American designer John Varvatos, this men's cologne is a masterful blend that embodies the personification of sophistication and authenticity. The fragrance captures the spirit of the John Varvatos brand, known for its traditional artisan approach and unique craft, delivering a scent that is both innovative and timeless.

Fragrance Family:

Citrus Aromatic

Scent Type:

Citrus, Fresh, Herbal

Notes:

John Varvatos Artisan opens with a bright and sunlit burst of Sicilian clementine, tangy tangelo, and Mexican tangerine, setting a vibrant tone. The heart reveals a fresh and herbal blend of orange blossom and North African orange tree accord, layered beautifully with Indian marjoram and ginger root, offering a captivating aromatic depth. Finally, the base anchors the fragrance with comforting notes of Georgiawood, Kephalis, and serenely warm musks, which linger warmly on the skin, adding a level of opulence and elegance to the overall scent profile.

Suggested Use

For lasting fragrance, spray John Varvatos Artisan Cologne on pulse points, such as the neck and wrists. The scent also beautifully intensifies when applied on warmer areas of the body, like behind the knees and inside the elbows. Ideal for daytime use or adding a sophisticated touch to your casual wear, this cologne pairs excellent with a fresh start to any day or event.

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Hi guys, I'm Justin. Today I'll be reviewing John Varvatos Artisan. This citrus cologne was released in 2009. It's a sweet and juicy fragrance that's light and airy. Now, it starts off with a burst of fresh and tangy notes of clementine and tangelow, and it later softens to a soapy blend of orange blossom and lavender. Now, this cologne has a natural and carefree vibe making a great casual scent to wear during the day. All right, that's all for today. If you want to see more reviews on your favorite products, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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FAQ for John Varvatos Artisan

What does John Varvatos Artisan Cologne smell like?

John Varvatos Artisan Cologne offers a refreshing, citrusy scent reminiscent of a sunlit Mediterranean garden. It combines an array of fresh notes with bold masculine elements, providing a fragrance experience that is clean, revitalizing, and sophisticated.

What kind of scent is John Varvatos Artisan Cologne?

John Varvatos Artisan Cologne is classified as a citrus aromatic fragrance. It blends a medley of citrus, herbal, and woodsy notes, resulting in a scent that is both vibrant and grounded, ideal for those who appreciate a modern yet classic scent profile.

What are the notes in John Varvatos Artisan Cologne?

Top Notes: Sicilian Clementine, Tangelo, Mexican Winter Mandarin, Thyme, Marjoram. Heart Notes: North African Orange Blossom, Indian Murraya, Ginger. Base Notes: Kephalis Wood, Georgywood, Belambre, Musk.

What season is John Varvatos Artisan Cologne best for?

John Varvatos Artisan Cologne is perfect for spring and summer wear. The crisp, invigorating citrus notes and the light floral heart make it ideal for warmer months, where the freshness truly comes alive.

Is John Varvatos Artisan Cologne suitable for all occasions?

Yes, John Varvatos Artisan is versatile enough for both casual and formal settings. Its clean and uplifting fragrance works well for daytime events and office settings, while its sophisticated undertones make it suitable for evening gatherings and special occasions.

Can John Varvatos Artisan Cologne be worn by both men and women?

While John Varvatos Artisan is marketed as a men's fragrance, its refreshing and balanced scent profile can be enjoyed by anyone, making it suitable for both men and women who appreciate citrus aromatic fragrances.

Where do you apply John Varvatos Artisan Cologne?

For optimal scent retention, apply John Varvatos Artisan Cologne on pulse points such as the wrists, behind the ears, and at the base of the neck. This will help the fragrance last longer and evolve beautifully throughout the day.

How long does John Varvatos Artisan Cologne last?

As an Eau de Toilette, John Varvatos Artisan Cologne provides moderate longevity, typically lasting around 4 to 6 hours depending on skin type and environmental conditions. Reapplication may be necessary for a longer-lasting scent.

About the Product
Attribute Name Attribute Value
Brand John Varvatos
Fragrance Family Citrus
Fragrance Name John Varvatos Artisan
Fragrance Classification Cologne, Shave, Gift Set, Sample, Deodorant
Volume Available in 1 ml, 8 ml, 75 ml, 77 ml, 125 ml and 200 ml
Top Notes Mandarin, Tangelo, Lavender, Marjoram, Clementine, Thyme
Heart Notes Lavandin, Orange blossom, Orange Jessamine (Murraya), Ginger, Thyme
Base Notes Georgywood, Kephalis wood, Belambre, Musk (white)
Gender Men
Year Of Launch 2009
Customer Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
4

Great daytime fragrance!

This is a great summer time fragrance. My personal favorite for casual summer days or at the office. Be VERY careful with this fragrance. 4 sprays is the absolute max you should have with this fragrance. I do one on the wrists and press them together. I do one on the chest. I do one on each
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side of my neck. If you do more, the fragrance can become overpowering and unpleasant. If you keep it at 3 to 4 sprays, you can draw a compliment or two and smell fresh and pleasant. This fragrance smells like fresh laundry and orange blossom primarily. It holds remarkably well. I can smell it when I get home 10 hours after leaving the house.
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Most Liked Negative Review
3

Good fragrance overall.

This is a great fragrance for men. Honestly gentleman, this is a fragrance you could use everyday in the office because it's subtle and certainly not overbearing as to be offensive in certain professional situations. The cons? It doesn't last at all. I've tried spraying on different areas and it
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holds a little longer on the clothes, as expected, but it fades away after an hour to an even more subtle bass notes which lasts another 1-2 hours. This is okay for an office setting or daily use. So if you're looking for a fragrance that packs a punch and makes a bold statement— this isn't it. However, if you're looking for something that can comfortably be worn daily in any daily situation than this is definitely it. Hope this helps.
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141 Reviews
5

I 100% recommend the Merchant and the product is definitely

I 100% recommend the Merchant and the product is definitely original with a sensational fragrance!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/29/2025
By Stracci
From Orlando - Flórida
5

My wife loves this sent on me. Product is as advertised.

This sent is great my wife loves it on me.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/24/2025
By Mike
From CT
1

Product doesn't work as expected. Sprayer does not spray and

Cannot use the product because it has a defective sprayer that doesn't work and I don't want to break the bottle and can't get a reply for a refund or replacement

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/17/2025
By Me
From Walterboro SC
5

good👍🏻

Very good, with citrus and soapy feeling

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/8/2024
By KUN
From Malaysia perak
1

Very disappointed.

There is no smell. It's terrible. I am surprised that this reputable company would make such a weak cologne

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 6/12/2024
By Joe the drummer
From Warwick ri
4

Love this scent

Love this scent but it wears off rather quickly

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Date 4/28/2024
By Springpeepers
From Cincinnati
5

Excellent

Excellent

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/9/2024
By Bennie
From Puerto Rico
4

My daily go to!

A fresh daily cologne

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/4/2023
By doug
From Charleston, SC
1

This fragrance has citrus cleaner vibes

From the get go this fragrance smells like synthetic citrus floor cleaner with a bug spray undertone. Did not enjoy this fragrance on my skin one bit.

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/14/2023
By Richie Rich
From Toronto, Ontario. Canada
1

Not recommended

A disappointing perfume, according to all the criteria, longevity on the skin and projection are strives to zero, the scent is superficial\synthetic, I would not associate this product with the perfume family

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/22/2023
By Nabil
From Jerusalem
2

Did not hold up well.

I first sprayed this on, I got a citrus almost lemon type of smell. But after like 2 hours on my skin I couldn't smell it no longer. I tried to spray on my clothes to see if that would hold up, but the results was the same.

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/3/2023
By Tay
From Cleveland,Ohio
5

I love the product I'm telling all my friends about Frangran

I love the smell of long lasting cologne for woman and man

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/18/2023
By Wookiecookie
From Texas
5

Yes smells great!

Use it for work weekends shines in summer but can use year around! Need to add this to your collection

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/11/2023
By Evo9
From Iilnois
5

You get what you pay for.

The cologne is a eu de toilette which means that it has a mid fragrance concentration so this scent will last about 5 hours and not be too strong. To some people that's bad but that's just the way that the cologne is made, it's not a weak cologne trying to pose as a strong one this is a not too strong cologne that lasts for 4-5 hours that's not expensive at all so you pay for what you get.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/10/2023
By Brandon
From Texas
5

John Varvatos Artisan

My go too everytime never ever had anyone say it smells bad and many girls I know love it and bought it for their men.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/20/2022
By Jsim315
From SYRACUSE
4

Mm mm mm mm so good

Very pleased quick delivery. Hands down order a must have

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Date 11/17/2022
By Meman
From Reseda
4

I would buy this again, top man style.

This cologne is a classic, citrus scent. Whenever I where at work the ladies can't stop look at me. However after like 2 to 3 hours the protection fades completely.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/16/2022
By Top man
From Jamaica 🇯🇲
5

Fast delivery

Been a fan of Varvatos for a long time

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/7/2022
By Davy
From Quebec
5

Great price for this fragrance

I had a gift box that had a 1 oz bottle of Artisan. I used it the other day. I was at Hobby Lobby looking at art pencils. A lady was walking in the aisle and made the comment, "Oh my God, you smell good." When a complete stranger makes a compliment. You definitely need to have this fragrance. It does smell pleasant and you don't need to apply so much. I definitely would wear this everyday. You could wear this in an office setting. Where it is professional casual.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/17/2022
By Pogi
From Sioux City. IA
5

Great freshie

Thisbis such a great freshie. Draws compliments and will surely make you smell like you just got out of the shower. Thank you for thia FragranceX

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/11/2022
By Xavier
From PH
5

Great product

Good fragrance good smell great price

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/9/2021
By Robert
From Wv
5

I WILL BUY IT AGAIN

Will buy it again from them again.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/2/2021
By Andy
From SINGAPORE
5

Great blind buy for a great price

Love this

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/20/2021
By Edward
From Ontario, Canada
5

Amazing tester!

John varvatos Artisan is best for me

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Date 11/4/2021
By Armagio
From Delawere
5

My husband always comes back to John Varvatos Artisan!

My husband has tried other fragrances, but always comes back to John Varvatos Artisan.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/27/2021
By The wife
From North Georgia
5

I love this product and it was cheap and quick

Ive loved this product for years

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/4/2021
By Rob
From Terre haute,in.
5

I would buy this product again

Ordered this product for my boyfriend and we both love it!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 6/30/2021
By Satisfied girlfriend
From Rhode Island
5

I bought the Artisan Aftershave Balm: Simply Exquisite!

I am bald (and beautiful)! I shave my head every day to have a smooth bald look... which means I want to use an aftershave balm which makes my skin feel smooth and fresh.... And smell good! When using the Varvatos ARTISAN Aftershave Balm I don't need another cologne or parfume: this unique scented aftershave takes care of everything fast and perfectly. Just love it! 😍♥️♥️♥️

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/27/2021
By Gabe the Cosmopolitan
From Niagara Falls, Canada
5

blind buy...i am happy with it

7 out of 10

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/8/2021
By queso
From ksa
5

My 'go to' scent! A+

Love this scent. Gets many compliments and has a lasting silage. Not overly powerful but nice notable scent that warms with time. 5 stars!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/22/2021
By M.L.
From Grand Island, Nebraska
5

Great product! Would always recommend it.

It's long lasting and there's no other fragrance like it. Very unique in its own way.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/6/2021
By RickyD
From Hamilton, New Jersey
4

Amazing product. Would buy again.

Pricy

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/5/2021
By Outdoorsman
From Tennessee
5

Great stuff

Amazing, a friend recommend. Love it.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/9/2020
By Mack
From Oshawa, Ontario
1

Week performance

The perfume smells very weak and cheap. You shouldn't get this perfume, by another instead.

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/3/2020
By Mta1906
From Usa
4

It's great but average performance

Smell soupy at first, floral scene comes afterwards. It is good for everyday fragrance, just doesn't have good performance.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/12/2020
By Henry
From Malaysia
4

The best clean soap out of the shower

I bought two bottles, original edt and a tester. Somehow the tester smells different than original bottle! The opening of tester misses the citrusy and freshness! There is a note that I cannot recognize. It overwhelms the citrusy opening and dominates the fresh opening! Maybe woody node?? I recognized the difference as soon as I applied the tester one after a couple weeks of wearing the original one! That smell stays all along even the next day!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/9/2020
By Ramon
From San Jose, CA
5

Awesome fragrance

I would use this everyday for the rest of my life

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/7/2020
By Jm
From Philippines
5

Definitely buying this product again

Fragrance opens with Sicilian clementine, tangelo fruit, Mexican tangerine, aromatic thyme, Spanish marjoram and Greek lavender. A heart adds North African orange blossom, Indian plant Murraya, combination of jasmine and orange. Thera are three sorts of ginger; Nigerian, Chinese and "purple ginger'. A base encompasses Kephalis wood and Georgewood, along with amber-like Belleambre and musky Serenolide.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/24/2020
By Adrian NTM
From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3

Great scent, terrible performance.

A very citrusy scent that is fresh and masculine. Smells like tangerines an summer! If someone catches you wearing this in the first 30 minutes it's an absolute compliment getter, the only problem is after that it becomes a skin scent and lasts for a few hours. I would recommend this for a collector but there are better fragrances out there performance wise.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/12/2020
By Jaime Raul
From San Diego
5

Good Buy

For those who might need to make changes and need a good feeling scents. This is the answer. Sad to say that the company going under. Not easy to get the perfume. Good all around.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/24/2020
By Firdaus
From Selangor, Malaysia
5

Definitely I will buy it again

I use it everyday

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/20/2020
By Ricpalu
From New York
4

One of the best fresh scents

Best for high summer

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/20/2020
By Mhd
From Saudi Arabia
4

Nice freshing smell with a twist.

Nice everyday smell that can be use daily. Only wish it would last longer but guess with the price, you can keep a decant & reapply when needed.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/17/2020
By C.W.
From Singapore
5

So fresh and so clean

Slept on this fragrance. But when I finally got my hands on it, love at first sniff. Very fresh and clean. The only thing, it doesn't perform. 3 - 4 hours maybe. Bring with you and re-apply.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/12/2020
By Burns
From Los Angeles CA
3

Nice Fragrance.

Nice fragrance.

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Date 8/12/2020
By Konee
From Jamaica
5

Great product. FRESH AND CLEAN

daily use. Feels like expensive shower gel and holds the uniqueness.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/10/2020
By jay Dee
From Vernon, Bc
5

100% authentic fragrance value for money u can buy blindly.

value for money 100%authentic products the best fragrance website to buy fragrance. You can buy any product blindly 100% authentic.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/10/2020
By sumanth
From Singapore
5

Definitely!

Great product and value.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/10/2020
By Tony
From El Pado
5

100% Authentic fragrance. Fast delivery

Great summer time fragrance Light not over powering

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/9/2020
By Miklo323
From Whittier ca
5

Citrusy, clean and fresh as good as it gets

Ok, lets get the lone negative feedback out of the way. Yes, It does not perform. However, fragrance alone, this is one of the best summer and spring fragrances out there. Its so good during hot weather as its the right amount citrus so when its hot it just sends this citrus blast that is beyond compare. It is a cheapie so you wont hesitate spraying. Plus its really good with that clementine and tangerine opening. So spraying again isnt a bad idea. Ive never been a performance guy as its the fragrance's smell that is important. With artisan, you still get your money's worth.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/5/2020
By Eazy Jay
From manila, philippines