Isn't this an amazing looking fragrance bottle? I'm one of those people who is guilty of buying a fragrance simply based on the packaging. When I first saw this bottle I immediately got this relaxed, sunny, tropical vibe which this perfume is all about.
It is the latest release from the house of John Varvatos, Artisan Pure.
It was released in the fall of 2017 as a flanker of the original Artisan from 2009. The nose behind it is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. It is an Eau de Toilette and is available in 75 and 125 ml. It retails for around 55 to 75 EUR respectively. As it is a relatively new release it is not yet heavely discounted.
Listed notes for this one are:
Top notes: lemon, bergamot, mandarin, clementine, thyme and marjoram;
In the heart you'll find: petitgrain and ginger;
The base consists of: woods, orris root, amber and musk.
The fragrance is described as:
"a crisp, woody, citrus scent inspired by the lush hills of Xalapa, Mexico and its vast coffee an citrus groves."
Now don't worry, I don't get any coffee vibe at all. This is just a very happy citrusy summer scent with good lasting power at least on my skin. It is obviously best suited for the warmer spring and summer days and will work best in a casual scenario in my opinion.
Enjoy your summer!