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John Varvatos (2004)
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Basenotes says...
The first thing Basenotes noticed about this scent is the distinguished looking bottle it comes in: Inspired by "Masculinity, Luxury and the texture of the Varvatos' Fashion Collection" -- A mix of smoked glass and leather.
The scent itself was created by Quest International on behalf of Zirh / Shiseido using Varvatos' ideas. It's notes are familiar (Leather, Herbs) and unique (Medjool, Indian Tamarind Tree Leaves, Eaglewood, Auramber --- All never used before in perfumery)
At launch the range includes: Eau de Toilette (75ml and 125ml), After Shave Gel, Deodorant and Hair & Body Wash.
John Varvatos Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes
- Medjool, Date Fruit, Mediterranean Herbs, West Indian Tamarind Tree Leaves.
Middle Notes- Coriander Seed Templar, Clary Sage Flower, Indian Ajowan.
Base Notes- Auramber, Vanilla CO2, Balsams, Eaglewood, Vanilla, Black Leather.
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   |  This was one of the first fragrances I had. It caught my attention because it was unique on the Macy's shelves. It had unique elements then, and I still find it unique after knowing a two hundred more fragrances. Dates and tamarind, I still can't name any on the top of my head that has either of these. All that aside, its a smooth date-vanilla-leather fragrance. Definately try before you buy. I can't remember where I saw an analogy about this but it compared Varvatos to a Mustang with a leather interior as opposed to a luxury based car - I think that hits it dead on. I can only imagine how well this would go with a leather jacket outfit.20 June 2009 |
  | Too fruity and loud for my taste. A pity the babes like it so much, or I'd only give it a neutral. Club away! 19 June 2009 |
  |  It’s not that bad but to my nose almost disturbingly sweet. Fresh, fruity and very very sweet.Very gimmicky pyramid release to my mind….I think this is far more simple and unoriginal creation that note list may suggest. Dried fruits covered in massive piles of sugar, very small hint of suede and lots of that Minotaure-Roma Uomo- like amber. That sums up JV quite nicely, doesn’t it (?) Very contemporary, versatile and harmless subtle fragrance if I take it easy on the trigger. Larger amounts makes that sweetness hit in very unpleasant style. Nice but also awfully average fragrance at the end of the day. 03 March 2009 |
 | A deep, yet awake scent (and my wife likes it, which made my decision to buy it a lot easier). The fruity/grassy giddiness is well controlled by the depth of vanilla and leather. Gives a simlar feeling to Gucci Envy for Men even though it's not quite similar to it. You have to try it to know what I mean. 25 February 2009 |
 | It's great scent.I smell it again and again and try to compare to something familiar but this is nothing like i smell before. 18 February 2009 |
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| Excellent fragrance. I wore it during the summer not knowing that it was a winter fragrance but it sure as hell fit in with the weather! Notes of vanilla and sage makes JV one of my favorites! I wouldn't recommend it to the younger crowds but if you think you can pull off this classy scent, go for it! 11 February 2009 |
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