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John Varvatos

Designer

USA

Dark Rebel Rider

4.16941 ratings·Men·2016·Amber Oriental

Opens with Aldehydes, Bitter Orange, Saffron, Marjoram, Hyssop moves through Resin, Olibanum, Tolu Balsam, Orris, Rock Rose, Black Violet, Osmanthus and settles into Russian Leather, Cacao, Woody Notes, Vanila, Atlas Cedar, Patchouli.

Perfumers

Rodrigo Flores-roux

Main Accords

amberwoodyleatherwarm spicypowdery

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

amber
100%
woody
80%
leather
59%
warm spicy
39%
powdery
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Aldehydes

Bitter Orange

Bitter Orange

hyssop

hyssop

Marjoram

Marjoram

saffron

saffron

Heart Notes

Black Violet

Black Violet

Olibanum

Olibanum

orris

orris

Osmanthus

Osmanthus

Resin

Resin

Rock rose

Rock rose

Tolu Balsam

Tolu Balsam

Base Notes

atlas cedar

atlas cedar

cacao

cacao

Patchouli

Patchouli

russian leather

russian leather

Vanila

Vanila

Woody Notes

Woody Notes

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

83%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Community

What People Think

4.16

941 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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