John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson: released in 2018, warm spicy, woody and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson dupe we found is Zirh Corduroy — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zirh Corduroy | 82% | about $20 (−69%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo Urban Feel | 78% | about $50 (−23%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Playboy VIP for Him | 73% | about $15 (−77%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Usher Homme by Usher | 70% | about $20 (−69%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious Men | 77% | about $35 (−46%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar warm, spicy, and woody character that evokes the cozy, aromatic feel found in John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 292 community ratings.
Offers a modern, aromatic, and woody composition that sits in the same family as the reference, providing a clean yet spicy experience.
It shares its amber, woody and aromatic accords with John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson, opens on Coffee too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 702 community ratings.
Provides a budget-friendly, spicy, and aromatic scent profile that captures a similar vibe to the reference at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson, opens on Rum too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 601 community ratings.
A versatile, woody, and aromatic fragrance that shares the approachable, masculine energy of the reference scent.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and musky accords with John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 47 community ratings.
Leans into a crisp, fruity, and woody aesthetic that mirrors the apple-forward opening of John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 487 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Playboy VIP for Him, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson.
Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious Men, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson.
Zirh Corduroy, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson itself sells from $75 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zirh Corduroy saves you about $65 a year against John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Donna Karan DKNY Red Delicious Men comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
John Varvatos JV x NJ Crimson notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.