Artisan Blu by John Varvatos

Wore it last night straight after receiving it to test, and today I bought it because it’s compared to Colonia Club and won an award like Burberry Brit. At first, it seemed familiar, then it reminded me of Nautica Voyage, later Acqua di Gio, which I smelled as a child in the 90s. It gives the sensation of walking in the morning on a beach, perhaps Mediterranean, but definitely Cancún, very clean. So far, it hasn’t given me that Colonia Club vibe I was looking for, but it’s not bad. How curious, speaking of Gio, I was torn between this and Gio. My best friend is getting married in July and wanted a good cologne. After reading about the reformulations of Gio and this one winning the award, I decided. It reminds me of Acqua di Gio. What I do believe is that I’ll return to my classics. Speaking with her boyfriend, who likes colognes, he made me understand that one needs to know how to buy, know your tastes, what suits you, etc. I’m not an expert nor do I have 50 or 100 like many here, but I think I know what I like. Except for 1 or 3 that I might buy blindly (based on my tastes and comparisons). I think I’ll be more square, as they say in colognes. Thanks. Added: this third wear gives a very good mentholated vibe, but unlike Verde from Colonia Club, it’s more like a sea breeze with some pine. I think it’s that mentholated opening they mention, and I feel it with the pine which is the last thing. Very good cologne; the pine doesn’t feel outdated like from the 70s or 80s. Hope we can take off our face masks to wear it.

I’m not much of a fan of citrus scents, as many are flat and simple, but this fragrance surprised me from the first spray. Fresh and citrusy yet different and more complex, with floral notes. A pine note is perceptible, a notable herbal touch, and although it doesn’t seem so when heard, it really works well. It’s an elegant fragrance, for a neat man; it can be worn informally but also dressed up, preferably during the day and in warm climates. Very happy with this fragrance for its scent; I bought it as soon as I smelled it. It allows you to smell fresh and clean, but different. The bottle is misleading; if I had to say what colour it evokes, it would be more green than blue. The pity is the longevity; it doesn’t last much, 4-5 hours. If it lasted longer, this would be a total success.

Out of all the fragrances from this house, this is the one that has won my heart (and I must admit, the others were good too). I think this is a turning point in my personal taste regarding this brand (which had become so difficult for me… and finally, it has captured me). It is complex, versatile, suitable for a wide age range (20+), elegant yet casual, delicious and clean. It is not a unique scent (it brings me several déjà vu moments with current perfumes), but that does not diminish its… punch! its magical hit!

Artisan Blu is fresh, citrusy, floral and woody, very reminiscent of classic colognes like Acqua di Parma. Ideal for relaxing days, leisurely walks, the office or daytime parties, weddings and christenings. It opens with a super citrus and fresh note for about 15-20 minutes, then moves to a pleasant, dry floral phase on wood but remains cheerful. For a fresh scent, it lasts over 10 hours, although the projection is medium-low. The price isn’t cheap, but the fragrance is definitely worth it.

A sparkling and fresh fragrance, in the style of Acqua di Parma. At first, it’s citrusy, energising and revitalising, with a vintage touch from the pine. I wore it and thought: where have I smelled this before other than Acqua di Parma? Yes, it also reminds me of Viking Cologne by Creed. It’s a fresh ideal choice for summer, with elegance and modernity, without losing that vintage base. I find it perfect for people over 25.

The perfumery has made a mistake by awarding this. The opening is citrusy and fresh, well-executed, with a pleasant but not overly defined green note. After 5–10 minutes, it fades into a generic, almost imperceptible scent, fresh but with a heavy white musk; it sounds like supermarket body gel. The longevity is terrible and the scent very generic, save for that lovely opening. Ideally suited for Jeremy Fragrance.

Smells fantastic, starting with a citrusy note before transitioning to a soapy scent, like just out of the shower. It feels clean and smells great, though I can’t distinguish any other notes beyond that. The opening is citrusy, then it becomes soapy. The fragrance is good and recommended, plus it isn’t very expensive. It was my first John Varvatos scent and a good choice.

Had higher expectations. Opens very citrusy, similar to Acqua di Gio. But after five minutes, the citrus fades and it starts smelling like generic bar soap. It has a pleasant scent, low sillage and medium longevity. It doesn’t stand out compared to other perfumes in the Blue line.

I don’t know, but I feel the neroli scent which isn’t mentioned in its ingredients, unless some mixed ingredients make you feel the neroli scent. IMO

It smells delicious; I wear it for running and then plan to use it for school. My sister has given it a big thumbs up 👍🏻.

Reminiscent of the classic citrus scents from Acqua di Parma, with that timeless touch of elegance.

Very similar to Artisan Acqua, but with some sweeter notes and a marine air.