Artisan by John Varvatos is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Artisan was launched in 2009. Artisan was created by John Varvatos and Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Clementine, Tangerine, Marjoram and Thyme; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Ginger, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.After vintage concept of its antecedent the third masculine fragrance, Artisan, was presented on the market in March 2009. It is constructed as a citrusy-herbal fragrance which announces spring and fresh air created by John Varvatos and Rodrigo Flores-Roux of Givaudan, who worked on other Varvatos' editions.
The fragrance opens with Sicilian clementine, tangelo fruit, Mexican tangerine, aromatic thyme, Spanish marjoram and Greek lavender. A heart adds North African orange blossom, Indian plant Murraya, combination of jasmine and orange, an ingredient used in creation of the first fragrance. There are three sorts of ginger: Nigerian, Chinese and "purple ginger" developed in Givaudan laboratory. A base encompasses Kephalis wood and Geaorgewood, along with amber-like Belleambre and musky Serenolide.