John Varvatos XX Intense: released in 2024, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Varvatos XX Intense dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Jasoor — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos XX Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Varvatos XX Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Jasoor | 78% | about $30 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Faberlic Gentleman | 82% | about $20 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Pepe Jeans London Pepe Jeans for Him | 74% | about $30 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Boucheron Singulier | 76% | about $30 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Reyane Tradition R2B2 A.I. | 73% | about $35 (−42%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Evokes the warm, spicy, and woody depth found in John Varvatos XX Intense, leaning into a slightly more intense and modern aromatic structure.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with John Varvatos XX Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,770 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and woody character to John Varvatos XX Intense, offering a clean and approachable profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with John Varvatos XX Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 24 community ratings.
Features a sweet, spicy, and woody blend that feels reminiscent of the warm base notes found in John Varvatos XX Intense.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with John Varvatos XX Intense, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2 community ratings.
Provides a sophisticated, aromatic, and woody experience that mirrors the refined masculine appeal of John Varvatos XX Intense.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 469 community ratings.
Presents a bold, spicy, and woody composition that sits in the same family as John Varvatos XX Intense, providing a long-lasting alternative.
It shares its woody accords with John Varvatos XX Intense, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 225 community ratings.
Faberlic Gentleman, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than John Varvatos XX Intense.
Lattafa Perfumes Jasoor, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos XX Intense.
Faberlic Gentleman, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
John Varvatos XX Intense itself sells from $58.79 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Jasoor saves you about $45 a year against John Varvatos XX Intense. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Jasoor comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
John Varvatos XX Intense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.