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Is John Varvatos Artisan Blu Worth It?

Artisan Blu is worth considering if citrus, lavender and woods are your idea of an inviting daytime fragrance. We’d put it on the list for relaxed plans, from lunch outside to a weekend away, with no need to save the bottle for a holiday.

By Chaos Fragrances Updated

The short answer

Worth a look for citrus and aromatic woods

We’d try Artisan Blu when you want something fresh and aromatic to wear often. Its blue woven bottle is appealing, but the better reason to buy is that you enjoy the fragrance once the first spray settles. If you already own Artisan Pure, compare them before making room for another bottle from the collection.

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In focus

Artisan Blu

  • Bergamot
  • Lavender and geranium
  • Cedarwood and parasol pine
The edition
Eau de Toilette
Our buying take
Freshness for relaxed daytime wear
Before you buy
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01 / Find your fit

Worth it for the right person.

Buy it if…

  • Citrus, lavender and woody scents appeal to you.
  • You want a fragrance for relaxed daytime plans.
  • You’ve compared it with your current fresh bottle and would use both.

Think twice if…

  • You’re looking for a sweet amber fragrance.
  • Lavender is a note you usually avoid.
  • The bottle’s appearance is doing all the persuading.

02 / Scent

Look beyond the seaside inspiration

John Varvatos describes Artisan Blu as an aromatic citrus fragrance inspired by the Mediterranean. The brand’s fragrance chart lists bergamot, lavender, geranium and orange blossom alongside patchouli, cedarwood and parasol pine. We’d focus on that aromatic and woody direction when sampling it. A blue bottle can suggest lots of things; these notes give you a more useful starting point.

03 / Performance

Think about the outings you buy it for

For lunch, a walk or a few hours with friends, you may want something different from a fragrance you expect to notice through a long night. Try Artisan Blu over the kind of outing you have in mind. Pay attention to whether you enjoy the later stages and whether the amount of presence suits you. There’s no fixed wear time we can promise from the note list.

04 / Value

Give the bottle an ordinary job

The holiday association is pleasant, but we’d rather see this become a fragrance you use at home too. If you enjoy it for weekends, errands and casual plans, there’s a straightforward reason to buy. If you only want it for one trip, think about whether a smaller amount would be enough. The woven bottle can be part of the pleasure, as long as you like what’s inside.

05 / The buying guide

Found your scent? Find your bottle.

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The final verdict

Worth a look for citrus and aromatic woods

Artisan Blu is worth trying for a fresh, aromatic daytime option. We’d buy it when the scent keeps your interest beyond the presentation and you can see yourself reaching for it regularly.

Before you buy

A few final questions.

Is Artisan Blu the same as Artisan Pure?

No. They are separate fragrances in the Artisan collection. Check for Blu in the retailer’s product name.

Does the blue bottle mean it will smell like other blue fragrances?

No. Bottle color isn’t a reliable scent category. Start with the citrus, aromatic and woody description, then try it for yourself.

Would you buy it just for a holiday?

You could, but we’d first consider how much you need and whether you’ll keep wearing it afterward. A bottle is easier to justify when it also fits your days at home.