What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is ginger and citron. The heart brings woody notes and spruce. On the skin it settles into vetiver and tonka bean. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Star Usa 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
A closer look at John Varvatos Star Usa EDC
Star Usa EDC is made by John Varvatos. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Y and Azzaro spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Yves Saint Laurent Y and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Star Usa
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Tom Ford Oud Wood is a better fit.
When in the day to wear Star Usa
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €9, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Azzaro.
Other John Varvatos perfumes
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Artisan Pure, Xx Artisan and Oud.
Star Usa dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Star Usa come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear Star Usa?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on woody and aromatic.