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Artisan Eau de Toilette bottle Artisan EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Skilled Eau de Parfum bottle Skilled EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan EDT
This one's a proper British farce - a brilliant citrus-floral opening swiftly followed by a disappearing act. You'll love the smell, but you'll curse the performance. A divisive affair, some swear by its unique charm, whilst others rate it as nothing more than an expensive air freshener.
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Our Verdict - Skilled EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of John Varvatos Artisan - a aromatic fragrance led by Marjoram, Thyme, Tangerine, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan EDT
Skilled EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Clementine 32% vs 19%
Tangerine 29% vs 23%
Marjoram 19% vs 30%
Thyme 18% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 33% vs 18%
Ginger 25% vs 22%
Lavender 20% vs 27%
Jasmine 20% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 38%
Woody 32% vs 28%
Amber 29% vs 33%

Accords

Artisan Skilled
100%
Citrus
66%
48%
Aromatic
90%
Floral
78%
58%
Sweet
47%
Fruity
47%
Herbal
Musky
42%
Citrus shared
100%
66%
Aromatic shared
48%
90%
78%
58%
47%
47%
42%

Performance

Artisan Skilled
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile is non-offensive and ideal for close-quarters like the office, though its poor longevity means constant reapplication. It's perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, as it never projects too strongly. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the bold presence for a date.

Skilled

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan EDT
Skilled EDP
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