John Varvatos 2020 EDT

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John Varvatos XX

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John Varvatos John Varvatos XX is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020. John Varvatos XX opens with Red Apple, Cardamom, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Violet, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Coffee. John Varvatos's John Varvatos XX carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper grower. While some find John Varvatos XX a bit of a wallflower, give it time and it settles into a surprisingly unique, warm, fruity-woody charm that performs far better than its price tag suggests. Don't write it off too soon.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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John Varvatos XX 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, inviting character and moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and dates, encouraging closer encounters. While some reviewers call it office-appropriate if lightly applied, its warmth might be a bit much for formal settings, and it definitely lacks the freshness for sport.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

XX opens with a vibrant, slightly tart burst of blackcurrant and red apple, spiced up by a hint of cardamom. As it settles, a floral heart of violet and orange blossom emerges, softened by a touch of powdery warmth. The dry-down truly shines, revealing a sophisticated blend of creamy sandalwood, rich cedar, and a subtle coffee note that adds depth without being overwhelming. It's a comforting, inviting scent that offers surprising complexity.

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