John Varvatos XX Artisan: released in 2020, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Varvatos XX Artisan dupe we found is Just Jack Vetiver — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos XX Artisan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Varvatos XX Artisan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Jack Vetiver | 88% | about $25 (−44%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Avon Segno Impact | 83% | about $30 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 72% | about $20 (−56%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Vetiver Moloko | 82% | about $25 (−44%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | ARZENI Vetiver | 78% | about $35 (−22%) | 8h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Captures the clean, earthy vetiver and citrus character of John Varvatos XX Artisan with a similar crisp and professional feel.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 128 community ratings.
Offers a similar aromatic and woody profile that mirrors the fresh, spicy energy found in John Varvatos XX Artisan.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 152 community ratings.
While earthier, it shares the fresh, woody, and citrus-infused DNA that defines the John Varvatos XX Artisan experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that highlights the earthy vetiver and citrus notes reminiscent of the John Varvatos style.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4 community ratings.
Delivers a crisp, woody, and citrus-heavy profile that sits comfortably in the same family as John Varvatos XX Artisan.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with John Varvatos XX Artisan, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than John Varvatos XX Artisan.
ARZENI Vetiver, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos XX Artisan.
Just Jack Vetiver, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
John Varvatos XX Artisan itself sells from $35.69 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Just Jack Vetiver saves you about $30 a year against John Varvatos XX Artisan. 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, these cover it: ARZENI Vetiver (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
John Varvatos XX Artisan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.