John Varvatos
Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux
318 ratings
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John Varvatos by John Varvatos is a fresh, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built around date, herbs and vanilla.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 263 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
81% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
LeatheryWhat does John Varvatos smell like?
It opens with date, tamarind leaf and herbs, then moves into a spicy, green heart of ajowan, clary sage and coriander seed. The base is led by vanilla, oud, amber and black leather, so the fresh, fruity start settles into a woody, leathery warmth.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Daily wear, office and leisure are favoured equally, while evening and night out trail slightly. Most voters find its character masculine.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Date
- Tamarind leaf
- Herbs
First hours
- Ajowan
- Clary sage
- Coriander seed
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Oud
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 27%Spring
- 25%Winter
- 12%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Daytime22%
- Office22%
- Casual22%
- Evening17%
- Nighttime15%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026