John Varvatos XX
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grower. While some find John Varvatos XX a bit of a wallflower, give it time and it settles into a surprisingly unique, warm, fruity-woody charm that performs far better than its price tag suggests. Don't write it off too soon.
Don't let the name fool you, this is far from a bland crowd-pleaser. It's a surprisingly complex, spicy, woody fragrance that punches well above its weight class. A unique, warming scent that's garnered a lot of praise for its niche-like quality at a drugstore price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 8% |
| Floral | 25% | 30% |
| Fruity | 18% | 15% |
| Green | 9% | 4% |
| Sweet | 24% | 23% |
| Warm | 11% | 12% |
| Woody | 18% | 20% |
| Earthy | 7% | 4% |
| Animalic | 1% | 5% |
| Fresh | 15% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, inviting character and moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and dates, encouraging closer encounters. While some reviewers call it office-appropriate if lightly applied, its warmth might be a bit much for formal settings, and it definitely lacks the freshness for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warming, woody character make it versatile for casual and semi-formal settings, especially in cooler weather. While some find it 'room-filling', it's generally not overpowering, allowing for office wear, but the distinct spiciness might be too bold for some professional environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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