John-Varvatos

Artisan Pure

for men

Artisan Pure smells deep and bold with citrus and aromatic accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Artisan Pure

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%
Aromatic 58%
Fresh Spicy 50%
Herbal 45%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Herbal 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, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Herbal 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 Pure by John Varvatos is a Citrus fragrance for men.Artisan Purewas launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Clementine, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot, Thyme and Marjoram; middle notes are Petitgrain and Ginger; base notes are Woody Notes, Musk, Orris Root and Amber.The house of John Varvatos presents its new masculine fragrance Artisan Pure in Fall of 2017 as a limited edition of the original Artisan from 2009."John Varvatos Artisan Pure is a crisp, woody, citrus scent inspired by the lush hills of Xalapa, Mexico and its vast coffee and citrus groves. Now available for purchase, the first 100 bottles will be personally signed by John Varvatos."The fragrance is announced as a sharp, woody and citrusy, described as refined as it is cool. The composition highlights three different aspects of petitgrain: it leaves, branches and fruits.Top notes: lemon, bergamot, mandarin, clementine, thyme, marjoramHeart: petitgrain, gingerBase: woods, orris root, amber, muskThe face of the campaign is American actor and model Daniel Henney. The fragrance is available as a 75 and 125 ml of Eau de Toilette.

Quick answers

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

Is Artisan Pure 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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Artisan Pure, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Artisan Pure fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.