The John Varvatos Artisan Fragrance embodies the lost art of craftsmanship, while at the same time exuding a modern edge.

It's got a kind of soapy, fruity, slightly musky/woodsy smell to it - it's pretty unique and worth a try. I have figured out that here in fragrantica most loved perfumes isnt really easy to wear too dark or too exotic but most liked perfumes are the versatile ones and is easy to wear. However if soap fragrance is your angle this is probably pretty great, but to me its hard to be a unique fragrance I enjoy when being this soapy. The look of the bottle, usually not being terribly important to me, but it is quite unique and enticing, and embodies what this EDT smells like perfectly.

a greeny, slightly metallic note and that mixed with a white floral that plainly, just isn't very nice and certainly a contrast from the lovely opening. I am not sure if that can be attributed to the bottle I have being a 4-year-old tester, but from the comments on here, I can see it’s a systemic issue regardless.

it is a heavy scent if smelled too close and doesnt really project much either unless its really hot. My girlfriend did not like this as she said it smelled girly but it wasn’t horrible but again not something that she would want me to wear. The end of the drydown is woodsy and musky-like, but you won't forget about the dominant (citrus and herbal) notes.It smells like a long haired surfer 18-25 yr old guy walking on the beach wearing white long sleeves, denim shorts and slippers then he nestles in a Weaved Hammock or "Duyan" full of white flowers then naps. Most Varvatos scents, while soft in silage and expressing moderate to weak longevity, still leave a decent skin scent on my arms, but this one had left behind nothing. What I find interesting about this fragrance is the constant wonderment at how does this stuff last for such a short time. About me: 32 years old, and I tend to favor lighter, more refreshing fragrances with a touch of smoothness/warmth.