John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette 17ml is a fresh herbal-citrus fragrance for men in a pocketable travel size, capturing the brightness of a Mediterranean spring morning. Originally launched in 2009 and co-created by Givaudan perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux with John Varvatos himself, it pairs sun-warmed citrus and Provençal herbs with a soft, modern woody-musk base.
About John Varvatos
John Varvatos is an American menswear designer who launched his eponymous label in 2000 after senior creative roles at Polo Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. His fragrance line, produced in collaboration with Inter Parfums, mirrors the same vintage-rock-meets-tailoring sensibility as his clothing. Artisan, the brand's first major mainstream success, went on to spawn a family of flankers (Artisan Acqua, Artisan Blu, Artisan Pure, XX Artisan Teal) all built around the same crisp citrus-aromatic DNA.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Tangerine, Clementine, Marjoram, Thyme
- Heart: Orange Blossom, Ginger, Lavender
- Base: Amber, Musk, Woody Notes
Olfactory family: Aromatic Citrus | Launched: 2009 | Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Who it's for
Artisan suits men who prefer their fragrance fresh and refined rather than loud or sweet — think pressed linen shirts and a glass of something cold on a sun-drenched terrace. It's a natural fit for spring and summer daytime wear, the office, and warm-weather travel, and the 17ml size is designed to slip into a jacket pocket or weekend bag for top-ups on the move.
How to wear it
Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists and the base of the neck. Avoid rubbing the wrists together, which crushes the citrus top notes. Reapply once or twice through the day; as an Eau de Toilette, Artisan projects clearly for around two hours and lingers as a soft skin scent for four to six.
Specifications
- Size: 17ml (travel spray)
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Men
- Brand: John Varvatos
- Year: 2009
- Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux (Givaudan)
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