John Varvatos 2009 EDT

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Artisan

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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John Varvatos Artisan is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Artisan opens with Clementine, Thyme, Marjoram, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lavender, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. John Varvatos's Artisan carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Artisan Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 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.

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
  • 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 begins with a lively, tart burst of clementine and tangerine, sharpened by herbal hints of marjoram and thyme. This effervescent citrus quickly mellows into a clean, smooth heart where delicate orange blossom and jasmine mingle with a subtle ginger spice. The dry down is a discreet woody-musk, underpinned by a whisper of warm amber, leaving a soft, soapy trail.

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