- Eau de Toilette
- for Men
- France / USA
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Top Notes: Sicilian Clementine, Tangelo, Mexican Tangerine, Spanish Marjoram, Thyme, Greek Lavender
Heart Notes: North African Orange Blossom, Indian Murraya (Orange Jasmine), Trio of Gingers (Nigerian, Chinese, and Purple Ginger)
Base Notes: Kephalis Wood, Georgywood, Belambre (Radiant Amber), Serenolide (Silky Musk), Ambroxan
Description
John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette represents a brilliant collision of old-world craftsmanship and an innovative, modern edge. Launched in 2009, this citrus aromatic fragrance offers a powerful, refreshing experience tailored for the confident, contemporary man.
The composition announces itself with an electrifying, bright explosion of Sicilian clementine, tangelo, and Mexican tangerine, elegantly grounded by aromatic thyme and Greek lavender. This vibrant introduction seamlessly transitions into an inviting, spiced heart featuring North African orange blossom and a unique trio of gingers.
Where Artisan truly excels is in its exceptionally smooth dry-down. A modern background of Kephalis wood, Georgywood, Belambre, and Serenolide musk creates a profound sense of warm cleanliness. Flawlessly balanced, the fragrance avoids any harsh, synthetic projection, instead resting beautifully and intimately close to the skin for 6 to 8 hours.
Product Origin: France / USA
Additional Information
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Mood: Fresh but Rich, Clean Skin Scents. John Varvatos Artisan perfectly bridges the gap between a Fresh but Rich profile and Clean Skin Scents. It opens with an electrifying, bright explosion of Sicilian clementine, tangelo, and Mexican tangerine, delivering a mouth-watering, immediate freshness. However, thanks to a complex heart featuring a unique trio of gingers and a highly advanced base of Serenolide musk and Belambre, it never feels like a fleeting, superficial cologne. Instead, it evolves into a profoundly warm, clean aura that melts seamlessly into the skin, providing a rich, comforting, and soapy depth without any harsh edges.
Occasion: Daily Wear, Summer / Heat-Proof. With its vibrant citrus opening and beautifully aromatic herbs, Artisan is an effortless, go-to staple for Daily Wear. It offers an uplifting, confident energy that is perfectly suited for daytime routines, casual weekends, or running errands. Additionally, its incredibly bright top notes make it a phenomenal choice for the Summer / Heat-Proof category. The tart clementine and aromatic thyme are specifically designed to perform beautifully in warmer weather, cutting through the heat with an invigorating freshness that remains polished, modern, and deeply refreshing.
Strength & Projection: Soft & Intimate. Artisan is deliberately formulated to function as a Soft & Intimate fragrance. While the initial citrus burst is beautifully vibrant and noticeable, the modern background of Kephalis wood and Serenolide musk is engineered to avoid any loud, synthetic projection. It gracefully settles into a flawless, close-to-the-skin scent bubble within the first hour. It offers a quiet, sophisticated confidence that draws people closer rather than announcing your arrival from across the room.
INCI
Alcohol Denat., Aqua, Parfum, Limonene, Ci 17200, Citral, Potassium Propylparaben, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Formulation and ingredients are subject to change by the brand. Please refer to the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredients list and be aware that it may change or vary from time to time. For any concerns please seek professional advice before use.
The Connoisseur’s Comparison: "For those who admire the effervescent citrus-ambroxan mastery of Bvlgari Tygar or the crisp, complex aromatic woods of Roja London Elysium Pour Homme, John Varvatos Artisan offers a distinctly more rustic and beautifully spiced interpretation. It takes that highly coveted modern fresh-woody DNA but grounds it with old-world craftsmanship—swapping sharp grapefruit for sweet Sicilian clementine and infusing the heart with an intricate, warming trio of gingers. Anchored by highly advanced modern musks, the result is a fragrance that feels authentically artisanal, bridging the gap between an invigorating summer splash and a deeply comforting, clean skin scent."

John Varvatos
Blending old-world craftsmanship with an innovative, modern edge, John Varvatos fragrances are built for the self-assured connoisseur. Known for their intricate, tactile bottle designs, these highly textured scents reject mass-market predictability.
Built around rich leathers, exotic spices, and complex woods, each fragrance is expertly balanced to deliver a signature sense of warm cleanliness. They avoid harsh, synthetic projection, instead drying down to a sophisticated finish that rests intimately and flawlessly close to the skin.