274 community ratings

Vintage

Name: Vintage
Brand: John Varvatos

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

2006MenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
274 ratings

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John Varvatos Vintage is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days, opening fresh and settling into a smoky, leathery base.

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How does it perform?

From 231 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.1 /10

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

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% 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

Santolina

White lavender

Juniper berry

Heart notesfirst few hours

Patchouli Fir balsam Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Tobacco Suede

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Vintage smell like?

The top notes of santolina, white lavender and juniper berry give a cool, green-tinged start. In the heart, patchouli and fir balsam bring a resinous woodiness, softened by jasmine. The base adds sweetness from tonka bean, with tobacco and suede supplying a smoky, leathery warmth.

Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and its use is spread evenly across business, evening and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Jusbox Black Powder and Amouage Rayaheen have a close profile.