Creating a perfume that is driven by boundless passion, John Varvatos delights the urbane man with this fragrance that weaves its magical web around. Artisan Black reveals his irresistible charm with its rich scent. The base of vetiver, kephalis, boisiris, serenolide, leather and belambre will leave a trail of scintillating aroma.

Rooted in the original John Varvatos fragrance both olfactively and aesthetically, vintage is distinctly unique with a rugged authenticity and enduring appeal. It is comprised of a sensuous and masculine composition of the aromatic chypre family with an assertive spice core and a warm, leathery background. A brisk, spicy and energetic introduction gives way to an elegant centerpiece of Yugoslavian oak moss and extra pure patchouli oils. Its smooth and sensual base notes include rare woods, tobacco and suede accents.

Top Note
The Top Notes of a fragrance represent the first impression. It is hugely important that the top notes not only succeed at luring you in, but also smoothly transition into the heart of the fragrance. The top notes are also the first to fade given their light molecular structure.

Middle Note
The Middle Notes are considered the heart of the fragrance. They last longer than the top notes and have a strong influence on the base notes to come. It is often a smooth combination of floral and fruit notes; sometimes infused with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.

Base Note
The job of the Base Notes is to provide a lasting impression. These often-rich notes linger on the skin for hours after the top notes have dissipated. The base notes mingle with the middle notes to create the full body of the fragrance.