Artisan Blu John Varvatos 2016

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7.5 / 10 274 Ratings

A limited perfume by John Varvatos for men, released in 2016. The scent is fresh-aquatic. It was last marketed by Elizabeth Arden.
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Main accords

Fresh

Aquatic

Citrus

Green

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Basil

French lavender

Bergamot

Bitter orange

Chayote

Heart Notes

French clary sage

Egyptian geranium

Orange blossom absolute

Palmarosa

Florentine iris

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Patchouli

Stone pine Tamarisk

Pistachio tree resin

Perfumer

Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Ratings

Scent

7.5274 Ratings

Longevity

6.2250 Ratings

Sillage

6.1250 Ratings

Bottle

8.4275 Ratings

Value for money

7.8127 Ratings

Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 01/26/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Acqua Essenziale Colonia

Signature Seraphim Blue

Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Mandarino di Amalfi Eau de Parfum

Artisan Acqua

Lanvin L'Homme Sport Eau de Toilette

Reviews

12 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/12/2022

7
Pricing 8
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Dixieland88
14 Reviews

Dixieland88

Helpful Review 2

Modernized Drakkar Noir

Smells like a sweeter, more modern version of drakkar noir. Love the stuff. Performance is better than the complaints, does not smell old but definitely masculine. Not really a blue fragrance at all to me, more green and soapy. Nice stuff. Nothing aquatic here. Good for all age men, but may lean a little mature. Barbershop with some twists.

05/12/2024

7
Pricing 9
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

StarA1
86 Reviews

StarA1

2

Artisan Greenish

A blue fragrance, but not specifically aquatic, not contain any aquatic notes except for the blue color of the bottle, notes mixed with high craftsmanship, dominated by the scent of French lavender, basil and Egyptian geranium, and they are very noticeable.

A light, clean, easy to accept, not repulsive at all, and practical fragrance suitable for mature men on spring days and mild summer evenings.

Performance is slightly below average:
- Longevity: about 4 hours at best
- Sillage: 2 hours at most

The fragrance bottle has a very distinctive design and comes in an emerald blue color surrounded by a burlap fabric, It is considered one of the distinguishing features of John Varvatos perfumes from others.

I heard some rumors about John Varvatos going bankrupt, so if you find one of the fragrance bottles, I advise you to buy it, you may never find it again.

06/15/2024

10
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Guitar2016
215 Reviews

Guitar2016

2

Fresh and Clean with Depth

This aromatic citrus fragrance is very fresh, airy and elegant. My wife bought it for me as a gift. It opens up with like fresh soapy citrusy then dry down is green woody.It is perfect for the spring and summer. The art of bottle design is amazing. I love Artisan Blu by John Varvatos, A beautiful marine scent. Longevity is good, l'm so happy that I have it in my collection. Highly Recommended.
Two Thumbs Up.

Rating : 8.5 / 10

02/08/2021

8
Bottle 5
Sillage 5
Longevity 7
Scent

ScentSlave
218 Reviews

ScentSlave

TJ Maxx had it for $20

So I grabbed it. Complete blind grab, but what the hell, right? I just finished watching Tom Brady win his 7th Super Bowl, so it’s bath time. After a long, hot shower, I give it a shot (actually 5), right before bed.

Honestly, it reminds me of the original Cool Water. It’s got a REALLY soapy, freshie vibe, with a hint of some green notes. Personally, it feels like one of the “I wish I smelled like GIT” scents on the market, but much closer to Cool Water. Seriously, when I smell my wrist, I picture a post workout shower. The kind that follows an intense workout, completely going 200%, sweating head to toe. A LOT of strong soap, and some serious scrubbing. As the opening fades, it really reminds me of Tres Nuit, as it’s not as green as GIT. It feels like an evolutionary scent; in between Cool Water and Tres Nuit... soapier than TN, but not as soapy as CW. Does that make sense?

Performance wise, it’s quieter than all of the previous comparisons, with the opening being the loudest state. Sillage is minimal, and projection wise, it’s pretty much a skin scent from drydown and beyond. Longevity is also a non-factor, but at $20, you shouldn’t be complaining.

I’lol rock this on a scorching hot day in the sun, when I know I’m gonna be sweating. No more, no less.

10/01/2018

8
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 5
Scent

NasiGoreng
16 Reviews

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NasiGoreng

7

OHA! ........aha!?

I love the Dark Rebel, and that's why I thought to myself: "I didn't do anything wrong with the ratings - so let's go: blind buy!"
Think! Meanwhile - after many false blind purchases - I notice that the comments do not necessarily always go with my opinion d'accord...
Well, it's your own fault! ^^

It says, "The scent is aquatic-fresh."
Hmm, really? Aqva from BULGARI - that's aquatically fresh! But not that one!??
Okay - the first impression after spraying is r e l a t i v fresh. But this is reflected relatively quickly. And: it wasn't aquatic at all!
But it becomes completely different after about 1 hour until the end (about 6h): I thought long and hard about what it reminds me of (as already mentioned, I'm unfortunately not the "smeller" of all ingredients; but I'm better at comparisons - I think at least): 1881pour Homme by NINO CERRUTI!!
Yes! And what does that say? "The scent is fresh and woody."
Jaha - that's more like it!
Or?

I used to like him quite a bit. Actually, that was the office fragrance par excellence. But now he's too old-fashioned for me! Unfortunately!

Well - I'm curious about THE reactions!
;-)

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