John-Varvatos

XX Artisan

for men

XX Artisan smells fresh and airy with citrus and fresh spicy accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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XX Artisan

Fragrance notes

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

Citrus 100%
Fresh Spicy 94%
Aromatic 92%
Woody 85%
Earthy 53%
Herbal 49%
Musky 46%
Powdery 45%

Performance

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

Longevity

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

Overview

XX Artisan by John Varvatos is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men.XX Artisanwas launched in 2020. Top notes are Bitter Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Geranium; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.

Quick answers

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

Is XX Artisan 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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on XX Artisan, 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 XX Artisan fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.