100 community ratings

Artisan Black

Name: Artisan Black
Brand: John Varvatos

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

2010MenModern

7.1/ 10

Community score
100 ratings

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John Varvatos Artisan Black is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its bright profile suits easy daytime wear.

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How does it perform?

From 78 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.6 /10

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

Sillage

5.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Blackcurrant bud Mint Thyme Basil Mandarin orange Blood orange Lemon

Calypsone®

Galbanum

Boxwood

Rhubarb

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cardamom Jasmine

Orange jessamine

Coriander seed Ginger Neroli Orange blossom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Boisiris®

Patchouli Orris root

Kephalis

Phytolacca dioica

Vetiver Leather

Serenolide

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Artisan Black smell like?

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly call it masculine, with modern in second place.

It opens with blackcurrant bud, mint, mandarin orange and blood orange, a fruity and fresh start, with basil and thyme adding a green edge. In the heart, cardamom, ginger and neroli lend spice and a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, vetiver and leather dries down to a woody finish.