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Aromatic · 2020

XX Artisan

by John Varvatos
Rating4.1 ★ 437 votes
GenderMen
Year2020
AromaticFresh SpicyCitrus
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
In the same corner
Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver Hermès
Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver Hermès
88% match
Geranium Odorata Diptyque
Geranium Odorata Diptyque
87% match
Y Eau de Parfum Intense Yves Saint Laurent
Y Eau de Parfum Intense Yves Saint Laurent
87% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
8 notes
topfirst impression
Bitter OrangeBergamot
heartthe character
Sichuan PepperWormwoodGeranium
basethe foundation
VetiverCedarMusk

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
52
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
36
intimateenormous
Price value72
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean87
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AromaticFresh SpicyCitrusWoodyEarthyHerbalMuskyPowdery
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Earthy
Herbal
Musky
Powdery

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
10%
moderate
62%
long lasting
20%
eternal
4%
Sillage
intimate
13%
moderate
69%
strong
14%
enormous
3%
Season
spring
34%
summer
32%
fall
26%
winter
8%
Time of day
day
68%
night
32%
Gender
female
2%
unisex
10%
more male
25%
male
63%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
4%
ok
27%
good value
41%
great value
26%

Smells similar

by scent profile
88% match
Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver Hermès
Hermès
citrusearthy
87% match
Geranium Odorata Diptyque
Diptyque
aromaticherbal
87% match
Y Eau de Parfum Intense Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
aromaticherbal
87% match
Jack Of Clubs Fragrance World
Fragrance World
aromaticlavender

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotBitter OrangeGeraniumSichuan Pepp…WormwoodMuskCedarVetiver
topheartbase

Signature pair: Geranium and Vetiver

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The Artisan line

5 versions
Original2009Artisan
More White Floral, Sweet
Less Woody
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2017Pure
Less Earthy
Fades sooner
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2016Blu
More Green, Fresh
Less Earthy
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2010Black
More White Floral, Leather
Less Earthy
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to XX Artisan →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →XX Artisan vs Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver Hermès →XX Artisan vs Geranium Odorata Diptyque →XX Artisan vs Y Eau de Parfum Intense Yves Saint Laurent →

In plain words

The main accords of XX Artisan are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Bitter Orange and Bergamot, reveals Sichuan Pepper and Wormwood at its heart, and dries down to Vetiver and Cedar. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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