John Varvatos Oud is a masculine amber, warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic fragrance, released in 2014.
It opens with Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Cypress, a heart of Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper and Cardamom, and dries down to Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and Leather.
On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.
John Varvatos Oud sells from £52.99 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.
Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to John Varvatos Oud.
Shares a similar smoky resinous depth with John Varvatos Oud, leaning into deep leather and spices.
John Varvatos Oud is a masculine amber, warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic fragrance, released in 2014. It opens with Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Cypress, a heart of Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper and Cardamom, and dries down to Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and Leather.
On skin, John Varvatos Oud lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to John Varvatos Oud is Ferrari Essence Oud with an estimated similarity of 82%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
Avon Premiere Luxe Oud, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than John Varvatos Oud.
Ferrari Essence Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for John Varvatos Oud.
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