62 community ratings

John Varvatos XX

Name: John Varvatos XX
Brand: John Varvatos

2020MenModern

6.3/ 10

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62 ratings

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John Varvatos XX is a fresh, fruity and floral men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits relaxed, casual days.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 65 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

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

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 48% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Red apple Blackcurrant Cardamom

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orange blossom

White violet

Geranium

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cedarwood Coffee Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does John Varvatos XX smell like?

It opens with red apple, blackcurrant and cardamom, where the fruit sweetness is held in check by the spice. In the heart, orange blossom, white violet and geranium add a floral layer. The base of cedarwood, coffee and sandalwood settles the scent on a woody, lightly sweet ground.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, with business and evening getting fewer votes. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. Zara For Him Black Edition and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.