Men
Dark Rebel
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Descripción
Dark Rebel by John Varvatos is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. The top notes reveal rum, sugarcane, cardamom, hyssop, and helichrysum; the heart unfolds leather, fir resin, pepper, and styrax; while the base notes close with tobacco leaves, woody notes, castoreum, Akigalawood, Mexican vanilla, and juniper.
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Salida
Rum
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Corazón
leather
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Base
Tobacco Leaves
Comunidad
1,936 votos
- Positivo 88%
- Negativo 8.3%
- Neutral 3.7%
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Dark Rebel by John Varvatos is new, a house with intense fragrances. This one is good: elegant, sensual, intense, and good value for money. The problem is that it resembles two of mine: Encre Noire by Lalique (due to vetiver and cypress) and Ferrari Leather Essence (due to leather and sweetness). I prefer the two previous ones, but if you don’t know it and you like wood, leather, and tobacco, it’s a good option.
It reminds me of native woods in a distant fireplace, sitting on a cured leather sofa, with the scent of fine whisky floating around. Leather, liquor, woods, and earthy notes like Lalique. I would have liked the longevity to be longer, but it’s a unique aroma that differentiates this brand and keeps non-conventional fragrance fans captivated. Like JuanCarlos, I share that Encre Noire by Lalique and Ferrari Leather Essence are extraordinary and hold memories of this perfume.
This reminds me of native woods in a distant fireplace while you’re on a leather sofa, smelling of well-cured leather and expensive whisky. It has leather, liquor, woods and earthy notes like lalique. My complaint is that I’d like the longevity to be longer, but it’s a unique scent that sets this brand apart and keeps many fans captivated who are looking for untried fragrances. I agree with juancarlos: Encre Noire by Lalique and Ferrari Leather Essence are extraordinary and hold memories of this perfume.
Would be a 10 if it lasted 6-8 hours. Abundant quality but poor longevity. It doesn’t remind me of Encre Noire or Ferrari Leather Essence.
Dark Rebel by John Varvatos is more leather than oriental. An opening of dark smoked woods that don’t last long. Then the leather with spices like pepper and tobacco gives it personality. There’s a touch of vanilla that adds sweetness. It feels masculine and pleasant. At first it seems strong, but it drops to skin scent quickly, although it lasts at least eight hours. I’d wear it in autumn, winter, or warm nights; in heat it would be suffocating. Outside department stores it comes at a good price, and the value for money is worth it.
Dark Rebel by John Varvatos smells more like leather than an oriental, opening with smoky woods that give it a dark touch but don’t last. Then the leather, pepper and tobacco take control, adding real character. There’s a hint of vanilla that adds a touch of sweetness. It’s very masculine and pleasant; at first it seems strong, but it fades to skin level quickly without losing its edge. It doesn’t last long, around eight hours. I’d wear it in autumn, winter or on a hot night, as it would be too much in the middle of the day. Outside department stores it’s cheap and the value for money is worth it.
Rodrigo Flores-Roux surprises with a modern feel. I was so seduced by ‘Vintage’ that I forgot to buy ‘Rebel’. It follows the line of creations outside Artisan, a zesty spiced oriental style. There’s a beautiful balance between a leather that doesn’t overwhelm, spices, and sweetness. At first, it’s sharp, polished leather with grease giving a rubbery sensation, over woods that become dry, sweet, and spiced after four hours. Everything is harmonious and intense, with moments of dark freshness. It reminds me of the leather in Baldessarini’s ‘Private Affairs’ submerged in black ink. Elegant and masculine, suitable for everything from formal to cinema. It doesn’t suit heat. It was a gift from a friend who didn’t like it, but I loved it. Recommended if you don’t have night or winter perfumes.
The bottle is attractive, following the brand’s style with leather straps (plastic). Heavy metal cap with a fleur-de-lis and the name in graphite grey. Smells strong: leather, tobacco, and smoke reminiscent of Burberry’s London for Men, but the sweet aged rum appears quickly. It also resembles Dior’s Fahrenheit without the oily note, landing right in between. It’s powerful, dense, and pleasant, filling the room quickly. Ideal for cold climates, it adds masculinity, but not for young people or very stylised looks; it’s for the alternative, rebellious type.
The bottle is attractive and follows the brand’s style, featuring leather straps (which are actually plastic). The cap is heavy metal with a fleur-de-lis on top and the name in graphite grey. It smells strong: leather, tobacco, and smoke reminiscent of Burberry’s London for Men, but the sweet aged rum appears quickly. It also resembles Dior’s Fahrenheit without the oily note, landing right in between. It’s powerful, dense, and pleasant, filling the room quickly. Ideal for cold climates, it adds masculinity, but not for young people or very stylised looks; it’s for the alternative, rebellious type.
Damn, what a fantastic fragrance. When I bought it, the first spray left me dizzy; I thought it was a cheap knock-off because of the strength, but the next day I fell in love. It’s unique among my 38 perfumes. What I notice most is a smoked wood, almost burnt, with rum, leather, and a subtle sweetness. The dry down is the best part, unfolding slowly. It lasts easily eight hours, but be warned: sniff it first as it’s not for everyone’s taste.
I sniffed this perfume and it’s totally masculine. Feeling very macho? This is for you, my Spartan friend. What I liked most is that it reminds me a bit of Fahrenheit by Dior, ufffff, and we know what we’re talking about. Smelling it made me think of a chopper or café racer workshop, burnt oil. I imagine a café racer bike, my leather jacket, my full beard (though I’m not allowed to wear it at work) heading to a rock bar for a beer and flirting with a rock chick. I’m looking forward to trying it on my skin to see if it lasts, because some say it’s eternal while others say it lasts a breath. The bottle is perfect, rough and invites you to kick some ass. Hope it meets my expectations.
Such a manly aroma, my Spartan friend. It reminded me a lot of Dior’s Fahrenheit, though on a lesser level. I imagined a chopper motorcycle workshop, burnt oil, and café racer vibes. I can picture myself in my leather jacket and full beard (though not allowed at work) heading to a rock bar for a beer. I need to test it on my skin to see how long it lasts; some say it’s eternal, others that it vanishes in a breath. The bottle is rough and perfect, inviting one to kick some ass. Hoping it meets my expectations.
Smells very similar to Pure Malt but without that excessive Mugler-like sweetness. Then a wonderful tobacco note emerges, reminiscent of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Oud, blended with woods. I didn’t detect any leather, nor does it feel as rebellious as some YouTubers claim; it’s more elegant and suitable for casual wear. It smells more expensive than it costs, top-tier quality. Update: the dry down is very woody, almost with a touch of oud. The only drawback is that it doesn’t project much; you can only smell it close to the skin after the third hour.
A very masculine and delicious fragrance, with the rum swirling around you as if it wanted to make you part of it, only it’s not very persistent and after four or five hours it abandons you, not even at skin-level. I would love it if not for its scarce longevity.
What reactions this perfume gets: unexpected, until they get stuck to the neck or arm smelling it for a long time. I certainly rank it among my top 3 favourites of all time. That blend of leather, rum, tobacco and other ingredients makes it unique. Its longevity is short, lasting five to six hours on skin, not bad, but if it were longer it would be a success. It’s not for everyone; out of eight reactions, seven were incredible and one made it clear it was very powerful, as males should smell, although neither she nor her companions could stand it. In intimacy it leaves an unforgettable olfactory memory and they end up enchanted. Despite its durability, my rating for this jewel, which is in my top 3 for life, is 10.
WOOOW, what a good fragrance. I don’t feel it as rough as its sister Dark Rebel Rider, but in terms of scent it’s much better. Since testing it, I know it would be in my top 3. If not for its poor performance on my skin, it would be my favourite. What a pity such a good fragrance has such bad longevity on my skin. Surprised by the incredible aroma of something so accessible, but disappointed by my pH.
A charming opening but it fades very quickly on my skin. At first you smell the sugar, then gradually the leather, tobacco and woods take over, dropping to skin-level very soon. A bit disappointing as it lasts so little; even at skin-level the leather feels very weak.
Excellent quality perfume, potent, masculine, toxic and penetrating to the max. It smells of dried glue on me, it’s robust and hard to please. You need to project a very serious and virile image to wear it and get the most out of it… I think it’s for intimacy with a partner. On my skin it lasted six hours, feeling quite potent and mutating constantly for the first four, then it disappeared completely after those six hours.
Excellent quality, potent and masculine. It smells of dried glue to me; it’s robust and hard to please. You need to project a serious and virile image to make the most of it. Seems suited for intimacy with a partner. On my skin it lasts six hours feeling like four, quite potent and mutating, then disappears completely.
Leather and that space liquor… what a delight, more wearable than Dark Rebel Rider but with its own style. Praise from all ages, one of the best on the market.
Many say perfumes have no gender: totally wrong. This is rough men’s leather, with resins, herbal, woody and smoky notes, all combined skilfully. Another hidden niche gem at a commercial price. It’s not for everyone; if you’ve smelled leather or incense, you’ll understand its intensity and depth. A nocturnal, mysterious, unique and transgressive aroma, for going out partying, not for children or the office. It’s the jewel you pull out to shine. Encouraged to hunt down the last units of this discontinued scent. I believe they remove jewels to leave us with the mediocre and uniform.
The most alpha and rockstar scents I’ve tried. I can imagine Lemmy Kilmister wearing it as his olfactory signature.
Smells like a leather motorcycle seat and a Motorhead singer. A special fragrance for people with personality. Very rich and a classic in my collection.
Leather with a resinous and tobacco note, yet rounded out by rum; it doesn’t sting but shines with spices towards the end without being dense. Ideal for use, seductive and characterful. Over time, a smoky base gives it a perfect finish. It’s not a power bomb, but it creates an interesting aura for attitude-filled outfits.