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Woody Aromatic

John Varvatos

XX Artisan

XX Artisan

  • Eau de Toilette
  • for Men
  • France / USA
Dhs. 199.00
Dhs. 199.00
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125ml

Top Notes: Bitter Orange, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Geranium
Base Notes: Vetiver, Cedar, Musk

John Varvatos XX Artisan Eau de Toilette is a masterful celebration of style, music, and two decades of expert craftsmanship. Launched in 2020, this mesmerizing woody aromatic fragrance is designed for the modern man who commands a clean, innovative, and deeply sophisticated presence.

The olfactory journey begins with a highly invigorating, crisp blend of bitter orange and bergamot. This brilliant opening seamlessly transitions into a captivating heart, where the aromatic freshness of geranium and wormwood is perfectly spiced with a refined edge of Sichuan pepper.

In its profound dry-down, XX Artisan reveals a commanding yet impeccably smooth foundation of earthy vetiver, warm cedar, and musk. True to the highest standards of modern perfumery, this woody base achieves an exceptional sense of warm cleanliness. It deliberately eschews sharp, overpowering synthetics, instead resting intimately and elegantly close to the skin.

Product Origin: France / USA

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Mood: Fresh but Rich, Clean Skin Scents. John Varvatos XX Artisan is a superb example of a Fresh but Rich composition. It opens with an incredibly bright, invigorating blend of bitter orange and bergamot, but instead of fading into a fleeting citrus water, it transitions into a commanding, rich base of earthy vetiver and warm cedar. Concurrently, it flawlessly fits into the Clean Skin Scents category. The masterful use of high-quality musk in the base ensures the woods never become heavy or dense; instead, the fragrance maintains a profound sense of warm cleanliness that rests intimately and smoothly on the skin without any sharp, synthetic edges.

Occasion: Daily Wear, Office / Business. With its crisp, sophisticated profile, this celebratory Eau de Toilette is an exceptionally versatile signature for Daily Wear. It performs flawlessly in the UAE climate, offering an uplifting, modern elegance that effortlessly accompanies a daytime routine. Furthermore, the aromatic pairing of geranium, wormwood, and clean vetiver makes it an impeccable choice for Office / Business environments. It projects a clean, innovative, and deeply sophisticated presence that commands respect without ever distracting or overwhelming the workspace.

Strength & Projection: Soft & Intimate. XX Artisan is deliberately crafted to operate as a Soft & Intimate fragrance. It actively eschews loud, overpowering synthetic projection in favor of upscale refinement. While the bitter orange and Sichuan pepper provide a noticeable, vibrant opening, the scent gracefully contracts into a smooth, woody-musk scent bubble. It serves as a polite, quiet confidence—a luxurious personal aura tailored for the discerning connoisseur who prefers to draw people in rather than shout for attention.

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 iconic earthy vetiver and bitter orange signature of Hermes Terre d’Hermes or the crisp, luminous aromatics of Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver, John Varvatos XX Artisan offers a distinctly smoother and more botanical interpretation. It takes that highly coveted citrus-wood structure but softens the rugged edges with aromatic wormwood and fresh geranium, before settling into an exceptionally clean, musky cedar base. The result is a fragrance that feels less aggressive than a traditional powerhouse vetiver—bridging the gap between an invigorating daytime aromatic and an impeccably refined, close-to-the-skin luxury."

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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.

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