Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Fruity
100%
Sweet
82%
Patchouli
63%
Honey
62%
White Floral
58%
Earthy
56%
Woody
55%
Floral
55%
Warm Spicy
50%
Mossy
48%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fruity, Sweet, and Patchouli) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Fruity, Sweet, Patchouli, and Honey 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 Fruity, Sweet, Patchouli, and Honey 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
John VarvatosbyJohn Varvatosis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.John Varvatoswas launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Damask Plum, Georgian Apricot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Lily, Egyptian Jasmine and Mango Blossom; base notes are Patchouli, Honey, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.The first fragrance for women by John Varvatos has arrived in February 2008, at first to Saks 5th Avenue, and then world-wide by the end of September.The muse for this fragrance was his wife Joyce, who has worked on creation of this fragrance and has given it an artistic touch. The fragrance was created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux of Givaudan and John Varvatos. It is composed of apricot, Damask plum and golden mandarin. The heart seduces with oriental lily, Indian mango blossom, Egyptian jasmine, and Turkish rose. The base unifies oakmoss, patchouli, Tonka beans and wild honey.The fragrance comes as 15ml (0.5 fl.oz.) parfum extrait, and as eau de parfum, but a special one as it will contain 50% concentrated parfum.The bottle, designed by Doug Lloyd of Pochet, comes in 50ml (1.7 fl.oz.) and 100ml (3.4 fl.oz.) sizes. Besides the fragrance the fragrant collection will include body lotion and face cleanser oil both in 200ml (6.9 fl.oz.) size.The face of the fragrance is Louise Pederson, and the photographer – Alasdair Mclellan.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is John Varvatos 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
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- 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.