John Varvatos XX Intense Eau de Parfum vs Mariya Eau de Parfum

John Varvatos XX Intense

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££££

Mariya

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - John Varvatos XX Intense

A modern, sophisticated aromatic that bridges the gap between fresh and dark. Most folks reckon this is John Varvatos's best effort yet, delivering a refined scent that's versatile enough for practically any situation.

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Our Verdict - Mariya

Prepare for the rose patchouli showdown! Mariya is a rose-centric beauty that divides opinions on whether it's a T.F. Noir de Noir clone or a smoother, better-performing sibling. Either way, it's a sophisticated, plush floral for those who appreciate a deep, sensual rose.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	21%	19%
Floral	27%	38%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	10%	6%
Sweet	17%	25%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	9%	5%
Earthy	7%	13%
Animalic	0%	2%
Fresh	20%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

John Varvatos XX Intense EdP

Mariya EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 39% vs 23%

Only in John Varvatos XX Intense

Lemon Verbena 30% Ginger 30%

Only in Mariya

Coriander 29% Mandarin 24% Orange Blossom 23%

Shared Notes

Geranium 43% vs 24%

Rose 33% vs 40%

Only in John Varvatos XX Intense

Cyclamen 23%

Only in Mariya

Taif Rose 34%

Shared Notes

Coffee 33% vs 21%

Only in John Varvatos XX Intense

Tonka Bean 36% Cedar 31%

Only in Mariya

Patchouli 31% Caramel 24% Vanilla 23%

Accords

John Varvatos XX Intense Mariya

100%

Fresh Spicy

48%

71%

Rose

100%

87%

Aromatic

56%

82%

Citrus

52%

67%

Warm Spicy

58%

65%

Coffee

46%

64%

Woody

50%

Patchouli

62%

56%

Vanilla

48%

52%

Herbal

Caramel

50%

49%

Amber

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

48%

Rose shared

71%

100%

Aromatic shared

87%

56%

Citrus shared

82%

52%

Warm Spicy shared

67%

58%

Coffee shared

65%

46%

Woody shared

64%

50%

Patchouli

62%

Vanilla shared

56%

48%

Herbal

52%

Caramel

50%

Amber

49%

Performance

John Varvatos XX Intense Mariya

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

John Varvatos XX Intense

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its versatile fresh-spicy and aromatic profile makes it suitable for almost any occasion, and while some report longevity issues, many state it performs well enough for an office or casual setting. The coffee and tonka base gives it a subtle warmth that also works well for dates, without being too overpowering for professional environments.

Mariya

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, elegant floral-oriental profile and generally good performance make it ideal for date nights and formal events. While some find it too strong for the office, its smooth composition could work in a professional setting with light application; it's a bit much for casual wear or sport.