John-Varvatos

JV x NJ Crimson

for men

JV x NJ Crimson smells deep and bold with warm spicy and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

Jump to notes, performance, or quick answers.

JV x NJ Crimson

Fragrance notes

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

Warm Spicy 100%
Woody 87%
Amber 87%
Musky 74%
Leather 67%
Coffee 61%
Powdery 60%
Rum 55%
Aromatic 55%
Fruity 53%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber, and Musky 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 Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber, and Musky 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

JV x NJ Crimson by John Varvatos is a Amber Fougere fragrance for men.JV x NJ Crimsonwas launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Viñals. Top notes are Rum, Coffee, Green Apple, Cedar and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Suede, Saffron, Amber and Lavender; base notes are Incense, Musk, Patchouli, Labdanum and Madagascar Vetiver.In August 2018, fashion designer John Varvatos released the JV x NJ fragrance dedicated to American singer Nick Jonas. In October 2018, there comes this new, limited version - JV x NJ "Crimson" (or "Red"). The fragrance continues the story of the dynamic energy of the city of New York, which goes deep into the night in this chapter.Top notes: Calabrian bergamot, Cuban rum, apple, coffee CO2, cedar leafHeart: saffron, lavender, suede, amberBase: labdanum, patchouli, incense, salted musk, vetiver from MadagascarJohn Varvatos JV x NJ is available as a 75 ml and 125 ml Eau de Toilette, limited edition.

Quick answers

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

Is JV x NJ Crimson 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 JV x NJ Crimson, 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 JV x NJ Crimson fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.