John-Varvatos

Star USA

for men

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Star USA

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%
Aromatic 92%
Warm Spicy 81%
Citrus 78%
Fresh 52%
Fresh Spicy 47%
Green 46%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

Star USAbyJohn Varvatosis a Amber Spicy fragrance for men.Star USAwas launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Citron, Ginger and Juniper Berries; middle notes are Woodsy Notes, Spruce, Cardamom and Osmanthus; base notes are Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber.After characteristic fragrances Artisan, Artisan Black, John Varvatos for men and women, Rock Volume One and Vintage, John Varvatos presents a completely different fragrance and flacon, diverse from what we know him by. This is a brand new edition John Varvatos Star USA announced as the first fragrance of Star USA fashion collection.The first fragrance of the modern collection Star USA was created in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden and it is presented to the market in September 2011. John Varvatos wants to run the risk by taking the road he has never taken before and offers something totally different than his characteristic stylish collection of fragrances. He stated for WWD: ''Our Collection fragrances are all doing fantastic, but we don’t need any more of that ilk right now. We’ve got a handwriting there. Now, we want to take a risk and push the walls out and do something different.”Classic fragrance of the famous John Varvatos collection always aimed at stylish and elegant man. The new fragrance is tailored for urban man who like jeans, dresses unconventionally, enjoys life.The perfume was created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Givaudan perfume, on the basis of John Varvatos' idea to offer to the modern perfumery something that not just current, a fragrance that goes with the trends, but a perfume appreciated and coveted for its quality for a long time. Flores-Roux says that Varvatos' idea is was to create a fragrance perfume fans and consumers with think deeper. Composition of John Varvatos Star USA offers top notes of red ginger from Laos, juniper berries and cedrat. A heart incorporates blue spruce, green cardamom absolute and osmanthus absolute, while a base introduces vetiver, Venezuela tonka and belambre (Givaudan's molecule).As for packaging, Varvatos says it reminds him of an old bottle and that the spring-loaded cap is inspired by antique beer bottles and a topper inspired by an old subway token. The idea was to offer tough and masculine design.Advertising campaign was envisaged by Stephen Niedzwiecki and photos taken by Anthony Cotsisas. The campaign depicts a hand with 6 fingers, 2 of which are showing the peace symbol. Moto of the fragrance and campaign is "A new fragrance for your sixth sense".John Varvatos Star USA is available as a 50ml EDT and 100ml EDT, along with perfumed deodorant stick 75 ml .

Quick answers

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

Is Star USA office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
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.