John-Varvatos

Dark Rebel

for men

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Dark Rebel

Fragrance notes

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

Woody 100%
Leather 83%
Sweet 77%
Tobacco 71%
Aromatic 65%
Fresh Spicy 63%
Rum 62%
Warm Spicy 60%
Animalic 54%
Smoky 53%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, Leather, Sweet, and Tobacco 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 Woody, Leather, Sweet, and Tobacco 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

Dark RebelbyJohn Varvatosis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.Dark Rebelwas launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Rum, Sugar Cane, Cardamom, Artemisia and Clary Sage; middle notes are Leather, Fir Resin, Pepper and Styrax; base notes are Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Castoreum, Akigalawood, Mexican Vanilla and Juniper.Designer John Varvatos presents his new fragrance Dark Rebel in September 2015. The fragrance is inspired by the designer's return to Detroit, intended for rebellious men who think outside the conventional framework, individuals who march to the beat of their own drum and are not followers. It is advertised by the slogan "From Darkness Comes Light."The composition is smoky, oriental - woody, with sweet tobacco mixed with sensual, resinous woods. It opens with accords of Jamaican rum, Cuban sugar cane, davana, cardamom and clary sage. The heart includes black leather, fir resin, nutmeg, pepper and styrax. Akigala wood, tobacco leaf, Mexican black vanilla, castereum, balmy wood and juniper are in the base.Sleek black bottle is tightly wrapped in leather bands, decorated with a black cap with silver Fleu de lis design. The fragrance is available as 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette.

Quick answers

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

Is Dark Rebel 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.