What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and amber. Cinnamon and orange at the top, patchouli and leather in the middle and woody notes and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
10th Anniversary Special Edition notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition EDC
10th Anniversary Special Edition EDC comes from John Varvatos. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
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The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Artisan Pure, Xx Artisan and Oud.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Gisada Ambassador Intense.
Which weather suits 10th Anniversary Special Edition
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Gisada Ambassador Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like woody notes and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara.
Is 10th Anniversary Special Edition your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like patchouli and woody notes. Less obvious notes include bergamot, vetyver and resin. Perfume fans rate it 4.25 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like 10th Anniversary Special Edition
Similar picks to try: Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (6 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (5 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur starts from €26.
More questions
When did 10th Anniversary Special Edition come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can I wear 10th Anniversary Special Edition to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.