170 community ratings

Artisan Acqua

Name: Artisan Acqua
Brand: John Varvatos

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

2013MenModern

7.5/ 10

Community score
170 ratings

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John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.

How does it perform?

From 163 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Angelica root

Paradisamide®

Minneola tangelo

Mastic Galbanum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Toscanol®

Basil Coriander

Palmarosa

Geranium Clary sage Lavender Jasmine sambac

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Moss Patchouli Fir balsam

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody

What does Artisan Acqua smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic.

It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.