Oud by John Varvatos
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7.9 / 10 138 Ratings
A popular perfume by John Varvatos for men, released in 2014. The scent is woody-spicy. It is being marketed by Revlon Inc..
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Oriental
Smoky
Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Clary sageClary sage HyssopHyssop Levantine cypress TobaccoTobacco Juniper berryJuniper berry
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Osmanthus absoluteOsmanthus absolute Egyptian jasmine absoluteEgyptian jasmine absolute Laotian cinnamonLaotian cinnamon Malabar pepperMalabar pepper Sri Lankan cardamomSri Lankan cardamom Zanzibar cloveZanzibar clove Persian saffronPersian saffron Turkish rose absoluteTurkish rose absolute
Base Notes Base Notes
FrankincenseFrankincense OudOud MyrrhMyrrh OpoponaxOpoponax AmberAmber Black leatherBlack leather Lebanon cedarLebanon cedar Spanish labdanumSpanish labdanum
Ratings
Scent
7.9138 Ratings
Longevity
7.0118 Ratings
Sillage
6.4123 Ratings
Bottle
7.7140 Ratings
Value for money
7.732 Ratings
Submitted by Michael, last update on 15.11.2023.

Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Dennis1104

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Helpful Review 1  
The name is deceptive
The oud by John Varvatos does contain the word oud, but for all my love, it's not really an oud fragrance. But I honestly expected it to be that way.

Above all, we get an oriental-inspired, spicy fragrance with a pleasant, light freshness at the beginning and increasingly noticeable resinous accents over time.

The fragrance starts with a gentle tobacco note that is freshly underlined by clary sage Over time, it becomes more spicy. It becomes more peppery and a little cinnamon, clove and cardamom are added.
Furthermore, a great resinous component is then added.

Generally a spicy fragrance that doesn't overwhelm anyone.
It is a little shy, does not project much and seems like a very small cousin of Oud Wood. Why small and why not brother?
Because the fragrances are too different for that.
Nevertheless, they do the same thing in one respect: they come across as pleasant and do not reflect a classic oud.
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Darkbeat

350 Reviews
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Oud by John Varvatos
This perfume did not stop recommending me a good friend, and I never paid attention, I do not know, maybe the brand did not attract me enough, but big mistake ... at the end of so much tell me, I bought a 10ml decant on eBay, and here I am today to recommend it to you, lovers of woody orientals, because it is a surprising oriental, in the style of Amouage, but more bearable and westernized, beautiful.

From beginning to end the oud and the incense run through the aroma, with one exception, while the oud remains firm and notorious, the incense is ethereal and vaporous, allowing certain smoky nuances in a soft and mild way. In the beginning, it highlights the freshness of the cypress, the berries, the sage and a slight smoky let, a rough woody beginning, but fresh, balsamic and sweet. Then, the freshness is lost and the spices make their appearance, creating a very spicy and somewhat smoky oud aroma, with a slight touch of exquisite sweet tobacco, in which you can see an ethereal rose vapor that floats in the air and gives the floral counterpoint to so much spice, perfectly balanced. Gradually and coming to an end, the perfume is filled with nuances of resins, sweet, smoked, warm, on which rests an oud accustomed to a very elegant fineness.

The oud of this perfume is not the typical dirty and medicated oud, it is very well executed and it is an intense, spicy and balsamic woody aroma, very of the western taste, so it is a very good option to start to know this wood of East.

The duration has been a shame, having a spectacular aroma, perfectly passable by a niche, its performance is regular high, lasting about 6 or 7 hours in skin, with a moderate wake from the beginning, although somewhat more noticeable at the start. Nor should we be so hard on him, since, although the aroma seems niche, its price is not excessive, so you should not ask the elm pears. It is a night perfume of fresh or temperate climates, which has left me with a very good taste, I do not rule out acquiring a full bottle. I recommend your test.This perfume did not stop recommending me a good friend, and I never paid attention, I do not know, maybe the brand did not attract me enough, but big mistake ... at the end of so much tell me, I bought a 10ml decant on eBay, and here I am today to recommend it to you, lovers of woody orientals, because it is a surprising oriental, in the style of Amouage, but more bearable and westernized, beautiful.

From beginning to end the oud and the incense run through the aroma, with one exception, while the oud remains firm and notorious, the incense is ethereal and vaporous, allowing certain smoky nuances in a soft and mild way. In the beginning, it highlights the freshness of the cypress, the berries, the sage and a slight smoky let, a rough woody beginning, but fresh, balsamic and sweet. Then, the freshness is lost and the spices make their appearance, creating a very spicy and somewhat smoky oud aroma, with a slight touch of exquisite sweet tobacco, in which you can see an ethereal rose vapor that floats in the air and gives the floral counterpoint to so much spice, perfectly balanced. Gradually and coming to an end, the perfume is filled with nuances of resins, sweet, smoked, warm, on which rests an oud accustomed to a very elegant fineness.

The oud of this perfume is not the typical dirty and medicated oud, it is very well executed and it is an intense, spicy and balsamic woody aroma, very of the western taste, so it is a very good option to start to know this wood of East.

The duration has been a shame, having a spectacular aroma, perfectly passable by a niche, its performance is regular high, lasting about 6 or 7 hours in skin, with a moderate wake from the beginning, although somewhat more noticeable at the start. Nor should we be so hard on him, since, although the aroma seems niche, its price is not excessive. It is a night perfume of fresh or temperate climates, which has left me with a very good taste, I do not rule out acquiring a full bottle. I recommend your test.
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 9 months ago
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Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
5
Scent
Synthetic oud packed with kitchen spices, it really doesn't have to be there. Hard to use
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AcconymousAcconymous 3 years ago
8
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
10
Scent
Smooth, sophisticated blend, niche quality. Alluring tho oud doesn't stand out much but mostly incense. Avg performance. For cooler days.
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LemonadiLemonadi 4 years ago
8
Bottle
5
Sillage
7
Longevity
10
Scent
Like a church on Christmas Day. Wooden benches, incense in the air. Not that much oud.
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