John Varvatos 2013 EDP

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Artisan Acqua

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Artisan Acqua opens with Pomelo, Angelica, Mastic, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Jasmine, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Canadian Fir Balsam. John Varvatos's Artisan Acqua carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is a divisive but ultimately likeable fresh green scent. It's often compared to classic barbershop fragrances, with a modern twist that some adore and others find too fleeting. Expect poor performance, but a refined and clean aroma if you can get past that.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
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Artisan Acqua Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and subtle character makes it ideal for office and casual wear, where strong projection isn't needed. The poor longevity hinders its suitability for formal events or dates, as it simply won't last.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Artisan Acqua opens with a vibrant, bitter burst of pomelo and mandarin, quickly leading into a fresh, green heart of galbanum, aromatic lavender, and basil. It settles into a subtle, woody base of fir resin and patchouli, softened by musk. Overall, it conjures images of a clean, spicy barbershop experience with a fresh, herbal undertone.

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