# John Varvatos Artisan Black Dupes and Similar Scents

Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by John Varvatos Artisan Black: Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Artisan Black - John Varvatos, Parfüm Evi John Varvatos - Artisan Black. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine (Eau de Toilette) (80% note/accord overlap), Christian Provenzano Colosseum (79%), Curve for Men (Cologne) (79%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/john-varvatos-artisan-black

## Coded dupes

- [Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Artisan Black - John Varvatos](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/palermo-perfumes-inspired-by-artisan-black-john-varvatos) — Stated by the maker; Source: [palermoperfumes.com.au](https://palermoperfumes.com.au/products/artisan-black-john-varvatos-265) (2026-11-03)
- [Parfüm Evi John Varvatos - Artisan Black](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/parfum-evi-john-varvatos-artisan-black) — Stated by the maker; Source: [parfumevi.com.tr](https://www.parfumevi.com.tr/john-varvatos-artisan-black) (2026-11-03)
- [Şelale Kimya JOHN VARVATOS ARTISAN BLACK](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/selale-kimya-john-varvatos-artisan-black) — Stated by the maker; Source: [esans.com.tr](https://www.esans.com.tr/fragrance-s02271) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dolce-gabbana-d-g-masculine-eau-de-toilette) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Basil, Mint, Jasmine, Neroli, Vetiver
- [Christian Provenzano Colosseum](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/christian-provenzano-colosseum) — 79% overlap; Shared notes: Thyme, Jasmine, Leather, Vetiver
- [Curve for Men (Cologne)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/curve-curve-for-men-cologne) — 79% overlap; Shared notes: Lemon, Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli, Vetiver
- [Hermès Eau de Cologne](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/hermes-eau-de-cologne) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Basil, Lemon, Mandarin orange, Mint, Neroli, Patchouli
- [Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mancera-aoud-lemon-mint) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Mint, Jasmine, Leather, Patchouli
- [Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mes-bisous-a-wondrous-flight) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Lemon, Mandarin orange, Ginger, Jasmine, Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver
- [Cartier Déclaration Cologne](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/cartier-declaration-cologne) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Cardamom, Ginger, Vetiver
- [Iceberg Homme (1990) (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/iceberg-iceberg-homme-1990-eau-de-toilette) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Neroli, Leather, Patchouli
- [Gucci by Gucci Sport pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/gucci-gucci-by-gucci-sport-pour-homme-eau-de-toilette) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Cardamom, Patchouli, Vetiver
- [Le Galion Whip (2014)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/le-galion-whip-2014) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Galbanum, Cardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver
- [Rasasi Oudh al Misk](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/rasasi-oudh-al-misk) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Galbanum, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver
- [Lorenzo Pazzaglia Ginfusion](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lorenzo-pazzaglia-ginfusion) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Lemon, Mandarin orange, Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli, Vetiver

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Varvatos Artisan Black | Original | No data | No data | 5.5/10 (50+ votes) | 5.5/10 (50+ votes) |
| Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 80% | Basil, Mint, Jasmine, Neroli, Vetiver | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Christian Provenzano Colosseum | Similar original | 79% | Thyme, Jasmine, Leather, Vetiver | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Curve for Men (Cologne) | Similar original | 79% | Lemon, Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli, Vetiver | 6.0/10 (50+ votes) | 6.0/10 (50+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of John Varvatos Artisan Black?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by John Varvatos Artisan Black: Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Artisan Black - John Varvatos: stated by the maker; Parfüm Evi John Varvatos - Artisan Black: stated by the maker; Şelale Kimya JOHN VARVATOS ARTISAN BLACK: stated by the maker.

### Which perfume smells closest to John Varvatos Artisan Black?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine (Eau de Toilette) (80%). Shared notes: Basil, Mint, Jasmine, Neroli, Vetiver. Other close alternatives: Christian Provenzano Colosseum (79%), Curve for Men (Cologne) (79%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).