Men
Vintage
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John Varvatos Vintage is a woody chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. The top notes unfold with rhubarb, quince, pepper, absinthe, basil, and fennel; the heart reveals cinnamon, juniper berries, lavender, green leaves, lily root, and jasmine; while the base notes settle on tobacco, suede, balsam fir, tonka bean, woody notes, oakmoss, and patchouli.
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Authentic vintage with a sweet touch that balances well. Be careful, it can be a bit dizzying. Like the rest of the John Varvatos line, the longevity is weak, but the scent is classic, modern, and very pleasant. There are darker, sweeter, or intermediate versions, but they all fail on projection and longevity.
A John Varvatos vintage, a woody chypre fragrance. It has a retro, 80s lotion vibe. The opening is sweet and fresh (not aquatic); after 20 minutes, the retro aroma kicks in: herbal, floral, woody, and sweet with tobacco adding masculinity. Very pleasant, a mix between Drakkar Noir and 80s fragrances. Low but not zero projection, short longevity, feels like 5 to 6 hours.
I liked this John Varvatos Vintage. It’s woody, of the chypre family, with an 80s retro vibe. The opening is sweet and fresh, not aquatic or citrusy. After 20 minutes, the retro aroma kicks in: a mix of herbal, floral, woody, sweet, and tobacco notes that give it a lot of masculinity. It was very pleasant, like a blend between Drakkar Noir and other 80s fragrances. Projection is low, not skin-scent, and longevity is short, between 5 and 6 hours.
Tobacco, but subtle and light, very well balanced with herbal notes. I think lavender plays a bigger role here than in the ratings. I really liked it. I tested it on blotter paper, so I’ll analyze it more thoroughly later.
Very masculine and refined. It recreates cured tobacco leaves with sweet notes and quince peel, enhanced by fir. It’s like mixing Hugo Boss Bottled, Burberry London, and Spice Bomb. Fixation and performance are 4-5 hours, similar to a Hugo Boss on my skin. It depends on pH, season, and humidity.
Subtle and seductive. On my skin, it smells of tobacco, suede, lavender, and juniper. Perfect for the bar, a romantic dinner, or evening gatherings. Ideal for cold climates and nights due to its sensuality. Lasts 7 hours with a 3-hour projection. Priced affordably between $25 and $40. I recommend it if you’re looking for something sweet yet masculine. 8.5/10.
Exquisite. Reminds me of Cacharel’s Nemo, that discontinued perfume I loved for its mysterious masculinity. It’s a personal joy to wear it.
Natural, balsamic, and well-constructed tobacco. Smells like a forest after rain, coming home with hot tea and a cozy couch. Dense, sweet in the dry down, moderate performance. A mature, masculine proposition, perfect for autumn-winter with a melancholic touch. Reminds me of Gianfranco Ferre Homme; it’s worth trying.
Buy it for the price. I got it for 27€ and use it a lot. It’s the best in the Varvatos line for me.
I like it. Vintage opening with 80s/90s marine notes and vibrant pepper. Pine and tonka bean dominate softly with a luxurious touch. There’s tobacco, but it doesn’t overpower. I’ll have to reapply at 6 hours, which I don’t like. 50€ for 125ml is an excellent price. Reminds me of Kenzo Homme and Azzaro Homme. Great for daily wear and the office, not aggressive. A solid alternative.
Tobacco, suede, and balsam fir. Spicy opening with a sweetness that saves the tonka bean. It’s linear and a bit tiring, but it works here. Formal, perfect for the office or important events, not for the gym. Sillage drops at first, then stays moderate until 8 hours before becoming skin scent; I can still smell it on my shirt the next day. Vintage vibes, reminiscent of Halston’s Catalyst and ST Dupont’s Passenger. Best for ages 25+ and cold climates.
Dominated by tobacco, suede, and balsam fir, just as the description says. The opening is slightly spicy with a sweetness from tonka, which many don’t like, but here it works well. It’s linear, which can sometimes be tiring, but not in this case. It’s formal, ideal for the office, business, or important events, but not for the gym. The trail started low but gained life after a few minutes. It stayed between low and medium for about 8 hours, then skin-scent until the night. I applied it at 7 AM and could still smell it on my shirt at 10 PM. Honor to its name: it is vintage. It reminds me of Halston’s Catalyst and S.T. Dupont’s Passenger. I recommend it for ages 25 and up in cold climates. If you like classics, it won’t disappoint.
Smells like a classic barbershop with herbal, tobacco, suede, and pepper notes. Lasts 4 to 8 hours depending on skin. Projects well for the first 30 minutes then fades quickly. Ideal for spring and autumn. Rich, vintage yet modern aroma. Pity the longevity; it’s very much in the John Varvatos line.
The scent is exquisite, totally masculine. I notice it’s a bit linear on my skin since it undergoes almost no change from the opening. Longevity is quite poor, max 4-5 hours and depends on the weather. More recommended for cold climates since in heat it can become a bit bothersome. Excellent for night dates but can be used during the day for any occasion. For its price, it should be in anyone’s collection, as you can overapply it to prolong its longevity.
John Varvatos Vintage. An extremely masculine fragrance, excellent in scent. It really surprises with that fresh tobacco, leather, and fruity notes; it’s incredible how it generates the personality of a strong man, very masculine and attractive, like a leather jacket over a motorcycle taking off the helmet and blowing on cold hands. In those circumstances, you kill a woman with love. Score: 9/10, Longevity: 8.5/10 on skin and 10/10 on clothes, Sillage: 7/10, Versatility: 4/10, Compliments: 9/10.
It’s curious. As a child, when I opened my father’s closet, I smelled something similar. My father was a smoker, and the closet, which still exists, was custom-made by a cabinetmaker. If you add a pinch of liquor to that mix, combined with belts and shoes… Buala! John Varvatos Vintage. It’s a shame it’s going away so soon, at least from my impression; maybe those around you smell it more than you do yourself. Scent: 7.5, Longevity: 5.5, Projection and Sillage: 6, Versatility: 7.
I’ve worn it several days in a row to get a sense of its performance and scent. At first, it’s sharp, acidic, but not citrusy; it sparkles with a quince note that seems more like lemon, but rather suede, polished and worn leather. Within 10 minutes, it settles into sweet and spicy tones, with a subtle cinnamon and mostly tonka bean. After 30 minutes, its projection disappears—it’s very weak and short, staying close to the skin where you can still smell the aromatic pipe tobacco of a lifetime, which reminds me of my father and grandfather smoking together in the living room. The sillage is non-existent even from the initial application. It stays close to the skin after 30 minutes, is clearly perceptible at 2 hours, and disappears by 3 or 4 hours after application. What a pity, since it’s a mature masculine scent but with poor performance. For the price, it’s worth a try, but knowing it won’t be a beast.
I tested it over several days to evaluate performance and scent. Upon spraying, it’s sharp, acidic—not citrusy, but suede and polished leather. Within 10 minutes, it settles with sweet and spicy tones, featuring subtle cinnamon and tonka. By 30 minutes, the projection disappears, leaving it as a skin scent. In the dry-down, it smells like classic pipe tobacco, reminding me of my father and grandfather smoking at home. The trail is non-existent, even with over-application. It’s skin-scent after 30 minutes, noticeable clearly for 2 hours, and gone by 3 or 4. It’s a shame; it’s a masculine and mature aroma but with poor performance. For the price, it’s worth trying, but knowing it won’t be a beast.
Lots of tobacco in the dry-down, with very intense rhubarb and cinnamon at the opening. It’s a modern perfume that smells vintage, not a vintage perfume trying to be modern; I’m making that distinction clear so younger people aren’t scared of it and can enjoy it. It’s an excellent perfume.
Just for the price, it’s worth having in your collection. It hits me with lots of cinnamon, anise, and leather. The sweet, fermented touch is another of its evolutions and denotes its vintage vibe. On my skin, it lasts 10 hours; it doesn’t project much, but it’s pretty good for the price. The entire Varvatos line has low performance, but they’re incredible scents. This isn’t my favorite, but it’s not bad.
I just want to say I wear it every time I ride my HD motorcycle, and it’s the perfect combo; wherever I go, it’s a genuine compliment bomb.
I detect spices, little wood, and the rest in suede and tobacco—or the leaf itself. If it smells masculine, it’s attractive; I think it’s a good JV perfume, although there are better ones in the house now. As a regular-style scent, I could wear it during the day, day/night, it’s extremely versatile. It’s neither strong nor soft; I like the tobacco mixed with juniper berries and cinnamon, and the dry-down brings delicious woods. It’s normal designer quality, but I think it’s worth trying. I got it as a gift and plan to wear it daily. It has good sillage and longevity. Price: 8/10, Originality: 8/10, Versatility: 9/10, Quality: 7/10, Scent: 8/10, Sillage: 9/10, Projection: 7/10, Longevity: 8.5/10. TOTAL: 8/10. Not bad.
Very masculine and mature scent, with that distinct ‘dad’ smell. The oakmoss gives it that unmistakable 80s touch. It doesn’t project like a beast, but it lasts its good hours close to the skin. At first, it reminded me of Viktor & Rolf’s Night Vision EDP, though only for that initial moment.
I wish I had both REVELs by John Varvatos, but knowing they’re discontinued, I settled for this Vintage as a consolation prize—and I absolutely love it. It’s a high-quality EDT, beautifully balanced by Mexican perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Its 2006 vintage style never goes out of fashion; it recalls modernized classics like Narciso Rodríguez For Him, evokes the tobacco in TSAR by V.C. & ARPELS, and channels the pure style of Herrera For Men, with green and woody touches reminiscent of Jaguar for Men. It’s a very well-rounded fragrance where nothing stands out except the mega-masculine woods. The tobacco in the heart smells like a smooth cigarette, agitated by a balsamic pine that makes you breathe easier, paired with a sweet, non-intrusive tonka bean. You can detect leather and woods that give off a manifest virility. I think it’s perfect for autumn, cozy, and invites you into a wooden house in nature. Suitable for day and night, it’s not a beast but doesn’t need to be, offering a virtuous balance without excess. It’s mature, sensual, and beautiful in its execution. I really enjoyed it as a new olfactory challenge; I admire Flores-Roux’s nose for working with refined 70s techniques in 2006. Undoubtedly, great work.
I loved the John Varvatos Revel line, but since it’s discontinued, I tried this Vintage as a consolation prize and absolutely adored it. A high-quality EDT, very well balanced by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. It’s a 2006 vintage style that doesn’t look dated. It recalls modernized classics like Narciso Rodriguez, tobacco blends like Herrera, and green, woody notes like Jaguar. It’s precise; nothing stands out except the masculine woods. The tobacco in the heart smells like mild cigarettes, mixed with a balsamic pine that refreshes, soft tonka, and leather that adds virility. It’s perfect for autumn, cozy, and natural. Suitable for day and night; it’s not a beast, but you don’t need it to be. It offers a virtuous balance, mature, and sensual. I love Flores-Roux’s nose; it seems he re-edited 70s techniques in 2006. Great work.
What a beautiful perfume, with a classic modern cut; it brings to mind those British-style gentlemen who smoke pipes, suitable for both an adult and a well-dressed young man. The only note I can recognize is tobacco, but not burnt tobacco; it’s the green leaf of tobacco, fresh, clean, with a very pleasant touch. The smell is a 10/10, but like the rest of the Varvatos line, it stays as a personal sillage after 3 hours; the scent is so pleasant that I don’t mind reapplying. It makes me feel like these are the scents that usher in my 33rd year. If anyone knows something similar but with better sillage, please let me know, because without a doubt, these types of aromas are very gentlemanly and the bottle is very masculine, reflecting the classic bearing of its scent.
John Varvatos Vintage: A splendid fragrance not for everyone. There must be a link between the scent and the person wearing it, a connection where there is congruence in the wearer, because it must be a well-manly person, successful in personality, and not too simple. It’s a distinguished and refined aroma, not for kids or shy men… this is for a man who knows how to dominate and attract. It represents a man of classic and conservative style who enjoys whiskey, a cigar, and dressing with taste; definitely this scent invites you to a tavern, a bar, light up a habano, and enjoy good female company. Robust aroma and definitely for adults. The combination of woods, leather, tobacco, and a fresh touch is extraordinary. It should be worn with casual but elegant clothing and is totally evening wear, a great option for a date. This scent projects confidence, security, and good taste. Performance is satisfactory. Scent: 9.0. Projects well for 2 hours. Longevity: 8 hours. Recommended.
John Varvatos Vintage: A stunning fragrance, but not for everyone. You need a connection to the scent, a bond where the wearer is masculine, successful, and not simple. It’s distinguished and refined, not for young or shy men. It’s for a man who knows how to dominate, who enjoys whiskey, cigars, and dressing with taste. It invites you to a tavern, a good cigar, and good company. Robust aroma, for adults. Woods, leather, tobacco, and a fresh touch are extraordinary. Wear it with smart casual clothes, and it’s totally nocturnal, ideal for dates. It projects confidence, security, and good taste. Performance is decent: scent rating 9.0, projects well for 2 hours, and lasts 8 hours. Recommended.
Cinnamon, suede, and lavender are the most prominent notes my nose picks up. It dries down clean and warm with tobacco; it’s not a trendy sweet scent, it’s exactly on point to offer elegance and good vibes in cold climates. Masculine and attractive, it could be evening wear, but it lacks projection power; given its scent, it would work for quiet evenings and, of course, daytime in autumn and winter. They say it has the vibe of a Burberry, but that one is softer leather, sweet, and fruity, more daytime or for mild weather. Performance and price are good; on my skin, it lasts like an EDT, others are shorter. If you want a beast mode, this isn’t it. This line is worth it and has great proposals; I hope it doesn’t follow the path of discontinued scents and launches more novelties.
I bought this perfume last autumn (2022) along with others from different designers. It was after several months of use that the similarity to one of my favorites from my high school and college days suddenly hit me: Vorago! Personally, I only wear it for the office, never for outings or the gym. Projection and sillage are moderate, skin longevity is moderate, but the cling and longevity on clothes are prolonged. It performs much better in seasons and areas where the weather is cool to cold.
An endangered rockstar. You press the atomizer and catch a scent blindly. The liquid sprays, hits your nose, and the doubt vanishes. Spicy aroma with a rubbery base from rhubarb. You smell the green notes and cinnamon, the latter dominating the second stage with green leaves. You can feel the tobacco, slightly sweet and dusty thanks to the suede. A smile comes to your face. A cold-weather perfume for sober attire: brown suede jacket, jeans, and boots. The bottle is gorgeous, with a belt-buckle texture. It smells retro but not like a grumpy old man; it’s something a young rockstar in his prime would wear, half-hipster, half-beatnik. With a coat, gloves, or scarf, you’re drawing an image. In my opinion, it’s the perfume Bob Dylan from the 60s would wear, the one at the jump to rock, surreal and confrontational. Definitely “Vintage” but with huge personality, like most Rodrigo Flores-Roux fragrances. In your friends’ opinion, it smells like “a charming gentleman.” Do you like it because you’re nearing 30? As for longevity, unfortunately, all RFR and JV scents last between 4 and 5 hours; the idea is not to invade the whole day. It’s not for you if you want to project like crazy; go for Megamare. Regarding discontinuation: why does everything you love disappear? If you can get it, use it to make an impression and don’t mind reapplying. Just like rockstars, we’re facing an aroma on the verge of extinction.
This John Varvatos designer fragrance is a unique, high-quality masculine scent that moves away from the fresh citrus of the Artisan line or the hardcore accords of Dark Rebel. It settles into a constant rhubarb-cyprius blend with pepper, cinnamon, a strong green note, and a base of balsam fir mixed with soft suede and tobacco to deliver masculinity and presence. It smells great and stands out from commercial offerings. It tries to evoke a superficially old-school vibe from the 70s-80s while remaining modern. Very versatile, more masculine than feminine, best for men over 30. It’s not for trying to conquer the world at the pub; there are better cheap options for that. Like everything from JV, the performance is moderate to weak, lasting 3-4 hours with low projection. Since they aren’t expensive and smell amazing, they’re worth it. Unfortunately, the house is having financial troubles and will likely stop releasing perfumes. That’s another reason to grab them now if you like the brand. Completionist? Probably yes.
A well-masculine perfume with a balanced, sophisticated herbal and spicy opening—not necessarily green or sharp. The base warms up with leather, woods, and spices. The herbal notes in the dry down add a brightness to the scent, elevating the finish so it doesn’t feel dark. In the heart, the aromatic and floral notes add sweetness that rounds out the nuances, preventing it from being rustic while adding elegance and sensuality. I even received compliments. It feels vintage yet is clearly modern and wearable. Projection is moderate to low, with a 6-hour longevity. Ideal for projecting security, masculinity, maturity, balance, and sophistication.
I absolutely loved this perfume. As it dried, it reminded me of Polo Green but with a very fine suede note taking center stage. Unlike Polo Green, which I adore, this one my girlfriend actually liked. The longevity and projection on me were moderate. It’s the fragrance I use most on rainy days because it makes me feel like I’m in a forest. I’ll definitely be buying it again.
The backstory is long: as a novice, I tried Bentley Intense, The One, Dior Homme Intense, and this John Varvatos one to figure out my tastes. At first, in summer, I thought it was a generic deodorant with that typical Colbert aromatic sweetness; indifference was total. But in autumn, on cool nights, I finally understood it. The quince with green herbs is rich and sweet when cold, the tobacco is lovely, and I love the suede, though it smells a bit like tar (in a good way). It has flashes of notes that feel uniform when combined, but sometimes it reverts to that generic body lotion scent. Once you get it, it has an intriguing charisma that evokes people in leather jackets. Tested at 13 degrees, it lasts about an hour and a half well applied, fighting until 4-5 hours. Projection is low, barely noticeable on the hand. I feel it could have been the best body splash ever, but now that the brand is having financial trouble and the perfume is fading, it’s a shame. I rate it 5.99, which fits like a glove.
Delicious fragrance with a super masculine touch that projects more on a leather jacket than on skin. Lasts about 5 hours. The quince and tobacco blend is super addictive, while the rhubarb adds that necessary bitterness to the quince. After two hours, it turns herbal without losing the quince’s character. A total delight.