The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and white floral. Clementine and tangerine at the top, orange blossom and ginger in the middle and musk and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Artisan 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 Artisan EDT
John Varvatos is the house behind Artisan EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
John Varvatos perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Oud, Xx Heritage and Vintage.
Longevity on skin
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. Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu and Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent spreads further.
Is Artisan your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like orange blossom and musk. Less obvious notes include marjoram, lavender and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.81 out of 5.
Artisan: 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 citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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.
More from this line
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2013 and 2022.
Perfumes that smell like Artisan
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense (6 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent (5 shared notes) and Hoc Malachite (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu starts from €42.
Questions people ask
Is Artisan expensive?
It is mid priced: about €53 in Europe.
When did Artisan come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.