Artisan Pure John Varvatos 2017
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From the Bar in Puerto Rico to Chilling on the Beach
Since John Varvatos - Artisan Pure had been on my wish list for a while and the rumor grew louder that the fragrance might be discontinued, I was tempted to make a blind purchase and relied solely on the comments and statements here, and I was not disappointed!
For me, alongside Creed’s Virgin Island Water, it is one of the fragrances that evokes a "cocktail between palm trees on a white sandy beach" feeling. As mentioned several times here, one should not be deterred by the citrusy "cleaning product" top note; it becomes much more pleasant over time (even though it retains its synthetic nature, which is not really bothersome). Later in the fragrance development, the citrus notes are softened, and the white floral/woody base comes to the forefront. This brings a slight sweetness and creaminess, yet the fragrance is by no means overwhelming, but surprisingly remains quite refreshing.
I would classify the sillage on my skin as moderate, not a beast but also not undetectable to others, at least in the first 2-4 hours. The longevity is quite good, and the fragrance accompanies me for around 8 hours+.
In my opinion, it is one of the best summer fragrances for daytime and a great all-rounder, so if you are looking for a citrusy unisex summer scent, you can hardly go wrong here (especially with the prices for the 125ml bottle being almost a "no-brainer").
For me, alongside Creed’s Virgin Island Water, it is one of the fragrances that evokes a "cocktail between palm trees on a white sandy beach" feeling. As mentioned several times here, one should not be deterred by the citrusy "cleaning product" top note; it becomes much more pleasant over time (even though it retains its synthetic nature, which is not really bothersome). Later in the fragrance development, the citrus notes are softened, and the white floral/woody base comes to the forefront. This brings a slight sweetness and creaminess, yet the fragrance is by no means overwhelming, but surprisingly remains quite refreshing.
I would classify the sillage on my skin as moderate, not a beast but also not undetectable to others, at least in the first 2-4 hours. The longevity is quite good, and the fragrance accompanies me for around 8 hours+.
In my opinion, it is one of the best summer fragrances for daytime and a great all-rounder, so if you are looking for a citrusy unisex summer scent, you can hardly go wrong here (especially with the prices for the 125ml bottle being almost a "no-brainer").
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