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John Varvatos

Designer

USA

Vintage

4.172,575 ratings·Men·2006·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Rhubarb, Quince, Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, Fennel moves through Cinnamon, Juniper Berries, Lavender, Green Leaves, Orris Root, Jasmine and settles into Tobacco, Suede, Balsam Fir, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Patchouli.

Perfumers

Rodrigo Flores-roux

Main Accords

aromaticfresh spicywoodysweettobacco

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
fresh spicy
80%
woody
59%
sweet
39%
tobacco
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Basil

Basil

Fennel

Fennel

Pepper

Pepper

quince

quince

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Wormwood

Wormwood

Heart Notes

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Green Leaves

Green Leaves

Jasmine

Jasmine

juniper berries

juniper berries

Lavender

Lavender

Orris Root

Orris Root

Base Notes

Balsam Fir

Balsam Fir

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Patchouli

suede

suede

tobacco

tobacco

Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Woody Notes

Woody Notes

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

89%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

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Reminds Me Of

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Community

What People Think

4.17

2,575 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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