John Varvatos dupe — cheaper alternatives

John Varvatos: released in 2004, leather, amber and animalic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good John Varvatos dupe?

The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Ted Lapidus Black Soul Imperial — 81% scent match

    Evokes the warm leather and sweet amber depth of John Varvatos, leaning into a slightly more spiced and resinous territory.

  2. C.O.Bigelow Barber Cologne Elixir Black — 81% scent match

    Shares a similar fresh spicy and green character to John Varvatos, offering a clean yet masculine woody profile.

  3. Alfred Dunhill Icon Elite — 78% scent match

    Reminiscent of the rich woody and leather undertones found in John Varvatos, with a refined aromatic twist.

  4. Zara Nightfall In Madrid — 77% scent match

    Delivers a warm amber and spicy impression comparable to John Varvatos, wrapped in an approachable evening aura.

  5. Sergio Tacchini Club Edition Monte-Carlo — 76% scent match

    Presents a fresh and woody structure that echoes the everyday versatility of John Varvatos.

John Varvatos itself sells from $25.95 at partnered retailers.

John Varvatos notes, performance and price

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