John Varvatos 2017 EDT

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Artisan Pure

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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John Varvatos Artisan Pure is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Artisan Pure opens with Clementine, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Petitgrain and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Iris. John Varvatos's Artisan Pure carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive, yet adored by its fans. Artisan Pure is a hyper-realistic citrus bomb, perfect for scorching days, though its fleeting presence frustrates many. If you want a summer mood-booster and don't mind reapplying frequently, this is a genuine hidden gem.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Artisan Pure Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clementine20%
Lemon18%
Mandarin18%
Bergamot16%
Thyme14%
Marjoram13%
Heartas listed
Petitgrain58%
Ginger42%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes28%
Musk27%
Iris23%
Amber21%

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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light citrus and herbal profile, combined with generally moderate to weak performance, makes it ideal for casual summer outings, gym, or office environments where an inoffensive scent is preferred. It's too subdued for formal events or most date nights.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 Pure explodes with a vibrant, bitter burst of citrus - mandarin, lemon, and bergamot - as if peeling an unripe orange. This energetic opening is quickly softened by aromatic thyme and a crisp petitgrain heart, creating a clean, slightly herbal freshness. The dry down settles into a subtle interplay of soft woods, a creamy orris, and a hint of musk, maintaining a refined yet approachable character.

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