John Varvatos XX Intense

4 reseñas

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• Gentil vagabond

  May 13, 2024

  

  Top-tier perfume, killer longevity. Goes straight for the Y vibe from Yves Saint Laurent, I recommend it without hesitation.

• Gentil vagabond

  May 14, 2024

  

  Excellent perfume, very good longevity, hits the vibe of Yves Saint Laurent’s Y, recommended.

• DMJ

  January 1, 2026

  

  XX Intense smells like the end of the John Varvatos line: it smells good, it’s well-made, and that’s it. No more, no less. The opening blends ginger and citrus with a clean, offensively modern air that feels more like a pricey aftershave than a fragrance with a soul. It lasts just enough to raise an eyebrow. Then comes what really holds it together: a creamy vanilla with a tropical touch, almost like undeclared soft coconut, that sticks to your skin for hours. It’s pleasant, masculine, and surprisingly addictive up close. The coffee is there, but more as a concept than a strong note. Quickly, it’s covered by tonka and clean woods. The result is a comfortable, close, and easy-to-wear aroma. It works in almost any season except extreme heat, fitting both casual and office environments. It projects little and lasts reasonably, soon turning into a skin scent. That makes it polite, usable… and somewhat flat. It’s hard to link it to a specific moment or a powerful memory. It doesn’t bother anyone, doesn’t surprise, doesn’t enchant. If that’s exactly what you’re looking for, go ahead. What’s interesting is the dissonance with the bottle, which promises more rock and roll than the content delivers, something already common in the house. XX Intense is a masculine perfume, correct and balanced, ideal for those who want to smell good without surprises. It’s not memorable, but it doesn’t fail. And in this contemporary John Varvatos, far from eras with signatures like Flores-Roux, it seems that is precisely the goal.

• DMJ

  January 1, 2026

  

  XX Intense is the latest child from John Varvatos. It smells good and is well-made, period. Nothing more, nothing less. The opening mixes ginger and citrus with a clean, offensively modern vibe that feels more like an expensive aftershave than a fragrance with a soul. It lasts just enough to raise an eyebrow. Then comes what really carries it: a creamy vanilla with a tropical nuance, almost like undeclared soft coconut, that clings to your skin for hours. It’s pleasant, masculine, and surprisingly addictive up close. The coffee is there, but more as an idea than a strong note. Quickly, it’s covered up by tonka and clean woods. The result is a comfortable, close, and easy-to-wear scent. It works in almost any season except extreme heat, fitting both casual and office settings. It projects little and lasts reasonably, soon becoming a skin scent. That makes it polite, usable… and also somewhat flat. It’s hard to associate it with a specific moment or a powerful memory. It doesn’t bother anyone, doesn’t surprise, doesn’t enchant. If that’s exactly what you’re looking for, go ahead. What’s curious is the dissonance with the bottle, which promises more rock and roll than the content delivers, something already common in the house. XX Intense is a masculine perfume, correct and well-balanced, ideal for those who want to smell good without surprises. It’s not memorable, but it doesn’t fail. And in this contemporary John Varvatos, far from eras with recognizable signatures like Flores-Roux, it seems that is precisely the goal.