What does it smell like?
It smells mostly musky and salty. Lemon and rosemary at the top, water lily and pink pepper in the middle and sea salt and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Xx Artisan Teal 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 Xx Artisan Teal EDT in detail
John Varvatos is the house behind Xx Artisan Teal EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by salty and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and salty smells and notes like water lily and sea salt. Less obvious notes include driftwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Best season for Xx Artisan Teal
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Other John Varvatos perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Artisan Pure, Oud and Xx Heritage.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
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. Lattafa Najdia lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sea salt and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Xx Artisan Teal price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €75. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Original Penguin Premium Blend and Lattafa Najdia.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2020 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Xx Artisan Teal
Similar picks to try: Original Penguin Premium Blend (4 shared notes), Lattafa Najdia (3 shared notes), Max Philip Beige unisex (3 shared notes) and Tommy Bahama St Kitts (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tommy Bahama St Kitts starts from €32.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Xx Artisan Teal to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Xx Artisan Teal?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2022.
What is the difference between Xx Artisan Teal EDT and Xx Intense?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.