John Varvatos Platinum Edition
Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux
38 ratings
From your scent profile
John Varvatos Platinum Edition is a woody men's fragrance that opens with sage, coriander and cinnamon and deepens into vetiver, leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued.
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How does it perform?
From 41 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.
Blind buy risk
82% 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.
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Citrus
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does John Varvatos Platinum Edition smell like?
Bergamot and bitter orange bring citrus on top, while sage, coriander and cinnamon add spice. In the heart, vetiver, leather and frankincense give an earthy, smoky, leathery feel. Sandalwood, woody notes and amber sweeten the base and leave a slightly powdery wood.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude Man and Liaison de Parfum I Dare You have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Sage
- Coriander
- Cinnamon
First hours
- Vetiver
- Leather
- Frankincense
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Woody notes
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 42%Autumn
- 24%Winter
- 20%Spring
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual26%
- Evening23%
- Daytime18%
- Nighttime16%
- Office16%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026