John Varvatos always have great presentation and with Artisan Pure, the bottle design continues the trend and shines. With its wooden cap, white opaque bottle wrapped with a white, flat willow-like material. The base of the bottle is also wooden and is a perfect representation of what the fragrance is trying to be. It looks natural and summery, just as the smell is. The head of this EdT includes bergamot, mandarin, thyme, marjoram, lemon and mandarin orange. These make way for heart notes of ginger and Seville orange. As these waft away, they expose the base of musk, iris root, woodsy notes and ambergris. John Varvatos Fragrances: Pricing

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John Varvatos Artisan Pure is a crisp, woody, citrus scent inspired by the lush hills of Xalapa, Mexico and its vast coffee and citrus groves. I’m a big fan of John Varvatos’ work in the fragrance, and Artisan Pure is a major reason why – following the brief opening period and throughout most of its drydown, one is able to smell strong accords of lemon, thyme, and mandarin orange with a brush of musk, to finish. Unlike similar summer-centric fragrances, Artisan Pure is rather complex, often revealing notes that I thought had long-since disappeared.Some of these items can be returned to your nearest Screwfix store, other items require collection and you can do this by calling us on our freephone number 03330 112 112.

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Longevity: I was genuinely surprised by how long Artisan Pure lasted on my skin – I could still detect its profile 6+ hours later whilst it hung onto my clothing for over 4! Artisan Pure zaps you with Italian citrus - I get mostly a deep, cloved orange that never leaves - and then adds woods that get smooth and creamy by the end. There’s an herbal quality to Artisan Pure, but it’s not the least bit green. That dark orange adds so much character. It’s tangy, spicy and sophisticated. This is one to save for the hot weather and can be worn casually say at the beach, to even formal parties/work when pairing with a light coloured suit. Versatility is there, but it depends on the location and occasion (no to clubbing, but fine for a beach party in the night) I save this one for hot holidays abroad or on rare scorching days in the UK. This is one that I rarely pull out, but when I do I am in awe of the repose that comes with it.

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In addition, the Bristan Artisan Pure Mixer includes a generous 10-year manufacturer's guarantee for complete peace of mind. And while marketed as a cologne targeted at met, I can easily see this being worn as a feminine scent, as well – the powdery drydown period really allows the fragrance to stay present in hot, humid weather whilst the thyme and citrus notes give it a new life, indoors. Overall, Artisan Pure reminds me of a more versatile and active version of 1-12 by Halston given its bright profile supported by a sensitive muskiness. If this is what the "flagship" of the John Varvatos brand looked like, it is not surprising to me that it is no longer with us. For a white floral fragrance, this thing doesn’t smell extremely masculine but can definitely be worn safely by men, don’t let the direction of the fragrance lead you away. It smells tranquil to me in fact, as if I am walking through a warm flower field on a clear summer’s day. Its citrus notes with the clementine and lemon put a refreshing spell on you, but the rest of the notes are very calming too. The initial spray is glorious with this one, and as it dries down the lingering scent trail is one to remember too. This one smells natural to me, no chemical synthetic nonsense with Artisan Pure. If you are a modern-day gentleman then I would pair you with this magic bottle.