What does it smell like?
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with basil and bergamot, moves to palmarosa and geranium and dries down to pine and cedar.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Artisan Blu 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
John Varvatos Artisan Blu EDT in detail
John Varvatos is the house behind Artisan Blu EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
John Varvatos perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Artisan Pure, Xx Artisan and Oud.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Artisan Blu: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €47. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lacoste and Yves Saint Laurent Y.
Artisan Blu longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lacoste and Yves Saint Laurent Y last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like pine and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like palmarosa and pine. Less obvious notes include chayote, orange blossom and pistachio. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2009.
If you like Artisan Blu, try these
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (5 shared notes) and Azzaro (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
Can women wear Artisan Blu?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Artisan Blu come out?
It came out in 2016.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.