John-Varvatos

Artisan Black

for men

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Artisan Black

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Citrus 100%
White Floral 56%
Warm Spicy 55%
Woody 51%
Aromatic 50%
Leather 48%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, White Floral, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Citrus, White Floral, Warm Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Citrus, White Floral, Warm Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Artisan BlackbyJohn Varvatosis a fragrance for men.Artisan Blackwas launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Blood Orange, Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon and Watermelon; middle notes are Ginger, African Orange Flower, Neroli, Jasmine, Cardamom and Coriander; base notes are Leather, Vetyver, Woody Notes, White Amber, Kephalis, Patchouli, Orris Root and White Musk.John Varvatos is presenting a new fragrance for men Artisan Black, as a limited edition arriving on the market on April 1st 2010. The fragrance is announced as more long-lasting, woodier and as having more musk than its antecedent.Artisan Black was composed by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, of such notes as tangerine, Meyer lemon, Italian red orange and Givaudan's calypsone. A heart incorporates Murraya flower, Tunisian neroli, Moroccan orange blossom, Indian Sambac jasmine absolute, ginger, purple ginger, cardamom absolute and coriander seed. A base includes Kephalis, Belambre, Boisiris, Serenolide, Vetyvert CO2 extract, Singapore Orpur patchouli, Mexican cueramo, soft leather and Florentine iris root absolute.Black flacon of this perfume was created by Jon Cisler. The flacon is covered with black rattan and decorated with shiny finish. The fragrance can be purchased in amount of 125 ml EDT.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Artisan Black office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.