John Varvatos 2025 Edp

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Artisan Forest

John Varvatos Artisan Forest is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Artisan Forest opens with Fig Leaf, Galbanum, Rosemary, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Fig, Artemisia, and Buchu, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar, and Amber. John Varvatos's Artisan Forest carries a Favourite verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

A frustratingly hard-to-find gem, Artisan Forest is a beautifully blended aromatic woody scent from John Varvatos that balances familiar notes with a unique, almost tea-like quality. Its non-existent projection is a real shame for such a lovely juice.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Artisan Forest Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 2%
Fruity 8%
Green 41%
Sweet 11%
Warm 8%
Woody 18%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 23%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
92%
Green
91%
Citrus
72%
Sweet
68%

Notes

Top Notes

Tangerine 30% Fig Leaf 29% Rosemary 22% Galbanum 19%

Heart Notes

Fig 27% Buchu 27% Violet Leaf 24% Artemisia 22%

Base Notes

Cedar 29% Amber 29% Patchouli 24% Vetiver 19%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its low projection and skin-scent performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it won't overpower. While pleasant on a date, its lack of sillage means it won't leave a strong impression, and it's too understated for formal events.

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About

Artisan Forest opens with a vibrant, leafy green burst of fig leaf and galbanum, brightened by a hint of juicy tangerine. As it develops, the unique, slightly bitter aroma of buchu emerges, mingling with aromatic rosemary and the soft, powdery greenness of violet leaf and fig. The scent eventually settles into a smooth, refined base of earthy vetiver, clean cedar, and a subtle hum of amber, retaining a fresh, natural elegance throughout.

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