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%
Amber
82%
Warm Spicy
68%
Citrus
67%
Leather
65%
Patchouli
62%
Cinnamon
58%
Earthy
53%
Animalic
52%
Balsamic
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Amber, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, and Citrus 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, Amber, Warm Spicy, and Citrus 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 Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special EditionbyJohn Varvatosis a fragrance for men.John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Editionwas launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Orange, Cinnamon and Bergamot; middle notes are Leather, Patchouli and Vetyver; base notes are Woodsy Notes, Amber, Resin and French labdanum.John Varvatos is celebrating 10 years of his successful business with a new fragrance for men. The fragrance is created in collaboration with fragrance licensee Elizabeth Arden Inc.to expand Arden’s offer of products for men.The new fragrance is actually a version of popular perfume for men John Varvatos, launched in 2004. Varvatos’ latest product, a limited edition eau de toilette is named John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition. It was created by perfumer of the original edition - Rodrigo Flores-Roux. As the designer says: “I wanted something that felt a little sexier for men”.John Varvatos 10th Anniversary offers refreshing top notes of chinotto orange, bergamot and Ceylonese cinnamon. A heart is based on the main ingredient - patchouli orpur enhanced with Haitian vetiver roots and black leather. The composition closes with amber, cistus resin, fluid balsams and Tamboti wood.The glass flacon is very elegant and covered with silver-grey chrome, topped with a very unusual cap with JV inscription on the top. The flacon is also decorated with a tag with John Varvatos 10-year logo on the neck of the flacon. The fragrance arrives on the market as 4.2 oz.(125ml ) EDT from October 2010.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition 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.