John Varvatos Platinum Edition John Varvatos 2013

I've had this bottle since it came out but hadn't worn it in years. I remember liking it when it was released, but for some reason, it was never part of my rotation. I wore it to bed the other night and it was wonderful. I was worried it might show signs of turning, but I think since the bottle is opaque, it is preserved well. When I first smelled this I was working the fragrance counter at a major retailer; I think I was the only one who liked it lol. When I wore it the other night, I was reminded of the same scent image I had 10 years ago: a great-smelling dirty ashtray. I know some may turn their nose at this description, but I love deep, dark, bold fragrances and the description fits. It's nice to remember that JV actually made good fragrances at one time. Sadly, this one, like almost all JV frags, is not the best performer. Having said that, I was surprised that I kept getting wafts of this throughout the night, but it was basically gone by the time I woke up. There are strong similarities between this and 10 ans, so if you are able to get a hold of either fragrance and love bold scents, jump at the chance!