Top 6 Best John Varvatos Fragrances for Men
Compare six John Varvatos fragrances for men, with Artisan Pure EDT at #1, Artisan Blu for summer, Oud for winter and the original for dates.
Artisan PureEau de Toilette
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The short answer
Artisan Pure EDT is our #1 John Varvatos. Artisan Blu EDT takes summer, Oud EDP takes winter, XX Artisan EDT takes value, the original John Varvatos EDT takes dates, and XX Indigo EDT is the budget option to compare.
A pick for every plan.
Choose what matters to you, then compare retailer prices below.
Eau de Toilette
Artisan Pure
Our #1 John Varvatos for a woody citrus direction.
- Citrus
- Petitgrain
- Woods
Why it earns its place
John Varvatos describes Artisan Pure as a crisp woody citrus fragrance, and Nordstrom highlights citrus, petitgrain and woods in its description. That direction earns our overall spot for casual daytime wear and someone looking for a fresh starting point in the house. Compare it with Artisan Blu before choosing one summer-friendly bottle. Pure is the one to start with for woody citrus; Blu is the aromatic citrus option to investigate when basil, geranium and pine are the notes that catch your attention.
Best for Casual daytime wear and shoppers who enjoy woody citrus fragrances.
Keep in mind It may not be the purchase you want if your priority is a warm evening scent.
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9 retailersMatch Artisan Pure EDT in the white woven bottle. Original Artisan, Artisan Blu and XX Artisan are separate releases; compare the same bottle volume.
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Eau de Toilette
Artisan Blu
The aromatic citrus John Varvatos we’d choose for summer.
- Basil
- Geranium
- Pine
Why it earns its place
The brand describes Artisan Blu as an aromatic citrus fragrance with a Mediterranean summer theme; Scentbird highlights basil, geranium and pine among its notes. We’d put it in the summer slot for relaxed daytime plans if that herbal direction appeals. Sample it beside Artisan Pure before buying both, since either may cover the same place in your routine. Pick Blu when the aromatic notes are what you want, and keep Pure on the list when woody citrus is the clearer match for your taste.
Best for Summer days and fans of citrus with aromatic herbs.
Keep in mind It can overlap with another aromatic daytime fragrance in your collection.
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8 retailersMatch Artisan Blu EDT in the blue woven bottle. John Varvatos Blue and XX Indigo are separate products despite their blue packaging.
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Eau de Parfum
Oud
The oud, tobacco and incense John Varvatos we’d shortlist for winter.
- Oud
- Tobacco
- Incense
Why it earns its place
Retailer note lists for John Varvatos Oud include tobacco and juniper, spices and florals, then oud, woods, resins and incense. We’d choose that warm woody direction for cooler evenings, especially if the citrus Artisan bottles aren’t the purchase you want. Compare it with the original John Varvatos if you’re choosing one dinner fragrance: decide whether you want Oud’s tobacco-and-resin theme or the original’s woody leather, amber and vanilla direction. Sample before committing if oud is new to you.
Best for Cooler evenings and fans of tobacco, resins and oud fragrances.
Keep in mind The oud-and-incense theme can be a drawback if you prefer fresh daytime fragrances.
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10 retailersMatch John Varvatos Oud EDP. Check the full bottle volume and tester condition rather than choosing by the dark-and-gold packaging alone.
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Eau de Toilette
XX Artisan
The bergamot-and-vetiver John Varvatos we’d compare for regular wear.
- Bergamot
- Geranium
- Vetiver
Why it earns its place
XX Artisan combines bergamot, geranium and vetiver, according to the brand. That aromatic woody direction gets our value slot if it suits your regular days and casual evenings. It is worth comparing with Artisan Pure when you want one bottle you’ll use often: decide whether geranium and vetiver or a woody citrus theme fits you better. The value call is about a useful place in your routine, with the retailer’s selected size and delivered total still part of the buying decision.
Best for Regular wear for someone who enjoys aromatic florals and vetiver.
Keep in mind It may overlap with a bergamot-and-vetiver fragrance you already own.
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3 retailersMatch XX Artisan EDT. XX Artisan Teal, XX Indigo and the original Artisan are separate compositions; confirm the complete name and size.
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Eau de Toilette
John Varvatos
The original woody leather John Varvatos we’d choose for dates.
- Leather
- Amber
- Vanilla
Why it earns its place
The brand describes the original John Varvatos through woody leather undertones, malt, balsamic notes, amber and hints of vanilla. We’d put that warm direction in the date slot for dinners and casual evening plans. It is also the first alternative to compare with Oud if you want an evening bottle from the house. Choose the original when leather, amber and vanilla sound more appealing than tobacco, incense and oud. The classic name doesn’t make it interchangeable with Vintage or the Artisan line.
Best for Dinners and evening plans for someone who enjoys woody leather and amber.
Keep in mind Leather and balsamic warmth may be a poor fit for your summer daytime routine.
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7 retailersMatch the original men’s John Varvatos EDT. Vintage, Oud and Artisan are separate fragrances; check the selected volume and packaging.
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XX Indigo
The lower-cost John Varvatos comparison for aromatic woods.
- Peppermint
- Cardamom
- Vetiver
Why it earns its place
XX Indigo opens with peppermint, lemon and baie rose, followed by Himalayan poppy, geranium and cardamom over patchouli, vetiver and musks, according to the brand. We’d compare it when you want aromatic woods and budget is part of the choice. Sample it beside XX Artisan if you’re deciding where to start in the XX line. The full names identify different compositions; blue packaging and a lower listed total don’t tell you whether Indigo is the better fit or the same bottle size.
Best for Budget-conscious comparisons for someone who enjoys mint, spice and woody notes.
Keep in mind The aromatic woody theme may overlap with a bottle you already wear regularly.
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2 retailersMatch XX Indigo EDT. Artisan Blu and John Varvatos Blue are different products; compare equal full-bottle sizes and delivered cost.
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JomashopLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$29.99Check price
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FragranceNetCheck size at retailer$32.75Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
Buy for the way you wear it.
Start with Artisan Pure EDT for our #1 woody citrus choice. Artisan Blu covers summer and Oud covers winter. XX Artisan is the regular-wear value option, with the original John Varvatos for dates and XX Indigo for a lower-cost comparison.
Back to the picks ↑Your questions, answered.
What is the best John Varvatos fragrance for men?
Artisan Pure EDT is our #1 for its woody citrus direction. Artisan Blu is the summer alternative to compare if basil, geranium and pine appeal more.
Is Artisan Pure the same as Artisan Blu?
They are distinct fragrances. The brand describes Pure as woody citrus and Blu as aromatic citrus; Blu’s highlighted notes include basil, geranium and pine.
Which John Varvatos fragrance is best for summer?
Artisan Blu EDT takes our summer slot for its aromatic citrus theme. Artisan Pure remains our overall choice and is another bottle to sample for daytime wear.
Which John Varvatos fragrance should I consider for winter?
Oud EDP takes our winter slot for its tobacco, resin and oud direction. The original John Varvatos EDT is the alternative to compare for woody leather and amber.
Which John Varvatos fragrance is best for dates?
The original John Varvatos EDT is our date choice for woody leather, amber and hints of vanilla. Oud EDP is the warmer tobacco-and-resin option to sample alongside it.
Why does this John Varvatos guide have six picks?
These six distinct bottles cover overall, summer, winter, value, dates and budget comparisons. We have not added a performance winner without comparative wear testing.
Which John Varvatos fragrance offers good value?
XX Artisan EDT takes our value slot if bergamot, geranium and vetiver suit your regular routine. Compare the selected bottle size and delivered cost alongside Artisan Pure.
What is a cheap John Varvatos fragrance worth comparing?
XX Indigo EDT is our lower-cost option to compare. Match the full name, volume and packaging; a tester or smaller spray is a different purchase.