Artisan Black

I've been using this for the last month so I will try to give an idea of the feeling. First: I have never tried the original one so I can't compare. For me, this has been a strange experience, full of great moments and some weird ones. I thought it was a bit weak and unnoticeable at first, very nice though, full of citrus but not in the sporty lemonish way. Different, fruitier and definitely not in the fresh way one could have expected from the notes. It is very well done in terms of quality, you can say you have splashed the brand new mandarine oranges of your garden on you and people would believe it. The vetiver, patchouli and leather are subtle but give it a masculin side. It's sweet but not too much, just the right amount. However, sometimes this nice perfume can become a bit hard to take when the sweet new tangerines become the too ripe and even rotten ones you were late to pick up from the tree. That happened to me once I applied a bit more of it for a night out. Bad joke, I ended up smelling dirty and bitter-sour, and I hadn't even danced yet! All the magic had vanished and I felt betrayed. The next days I applied it for casual wear and the result was again great... and even superb. The weakness of the beginning suddenly becomes a sensual aura around you that stays for long time. That ethereal vibe Ryldyl mentions, perhaps. It becomes indeed noticeable, so don't worry for sillage and longevity. I wouldn't use this in hot summer. I fear the monster may appear again lol. I still like it a lot but think there are some other perfumes close in notes (Fleur du Male, even if it's soapy and creamy, which this isn't at all) that don't have a b side... safer if you want. You should try it yourself and I hope you won't mention the rotten part too. PS: reading my review again makes me think I gave some sort of negative idea about it... well well... I like it a lot but can't say it ain't risky... like picking up any mandarin... you never know how it'll taste until you peel it and bite.

First I heard of the original Artisan. The bottle is a beauty. Its what first got my attention. The burst of the orange scent was very refreshing. Had to buy it. Was the cleanest pleasant scent on a man fragrance i have ever smelled. even more then lemon. possibly because lemon scents are to recognizable. i purchased the fragrance and i wore it the first night. was happy but than i didnt smell it on me. im used to constant compliments by ppl with all my fragrances. i wondered if ppl didnt care for this or if it had no longevity. second time i wore it, i was right, has absolutely no longevity :( i had to keep spraying it on me then it quickly disappeared. Then i learned something in the world of fragrances. Citrus notes have no longevity and any fragrances that contain it is a possibility that it wont last much due to citrus being fresh and toning down other scents. Im still in love with it for some reason but i NEVER choose it to wear anymore :( i used to drench myself with it in stores before i owned it. Now I dont even go to it. BUT NOW... ALAS...They released an intense version of it. Varvatos must have heard me calling. Artisan BLACK!!! you must get it folks. forget the orignal one. Even though this bottle is attractive, Artisan black is the same in a black rattan bottle and the notes are the same with added woods, lavender and leather. but most importantly, it receives compliments, its stronger, and lasts all day and night! :) Im happy again.

This by far is one of the best summer fragrances. I love John Varvatos fragrances and have had many. Pure was very very good but performance was terrible. So I got this one for a bargain second hand to try it since it's a bit hard to find and can be very expensive since it's discontinued. Performance is decent and definitely better then pure. This smells like a sexy watermelon/melon scent. I literately cannot explain how good it smells. It's not overwhelming fruity despite the gorgeous melon scent and definitely is masculine too. Girlfriend LOVES this one. Instant compliments from women too. This one is a solid winner and higher recommended. Beautiful bottle too. Color doesn't match the scent at all but definitely a lovely bottle.

This is one of my all-time favorites. It's a wonderful, warm, dark, rich citrusy scent with a balanced ruggedness that I find very charming. The original Artisan did nothing for me; to me, it smelled like a Glade air-freshener one might use in the restroom. Artisan Black, in the other hand, is a classic fragrance that I want to wear all time time, day or night. Maybe I'm a sucker for "black" versions of fragrances, or double-black in the case of Polo, but the sensual, mysterious nature of this scent creates what I believe is a more lasting impression.

a very nice fragrance, that I wish had better longevity , but while it is in swing smells darn good.. artisan with some body to it.. I would consider a purchase on this one, probably one that a small atomizer you could keep close by for a refresher spritz every so often, lots of compliments on this one so far.. I like it but wish for better longevity.. but I would wear this.. and I am thinking about a bottle purchase, not too bad from some the prices I have seen on the web..

This is a great great smelling fragrance. It`s very light and it opens with a floral almost fruity nuance. I get the tangerine mixed with the watermellon at first but in a matter of minutes it opens up the true heart of floral notes. Be not fooled for this is a pretty complex juice. It`s a very nose-friendly perfume but the biggest problem is the longevity and sillage which are BOTTOM LOW (noticeable for around 30 minutes on my skin). Too bad John Varvatos, too bad ! :(

I've never smelled the original artisan (I do own pure though), so I can't compare but this smells unique to me. It's a play of dark, fresh and woody. It's very intriguing to my nose, the only thing It reminds me of a little is armani attitude. They arent the same profile or anything but the same type of fragrance and same use cases. This is a love for me and it was a blind buy from burlington.

What a disappointment this turned out to be. I purchased a 4.2 bottle after trying a sample and loving it. The patchouli note really spoke to me. Unfortunately this doesn’t last more than an hour or two at most. The longevity is so bad that I’m actually wondering if I got a faulty bottle. FragranceNet doesn’t sell fakes do they? I wish I could return it I’m so disappointed.

In South Texas it's hot today, high 90s-100+. 8pm, opened a new box, sprayed 5-6 times and wow, great opening. If the dry down is as good, this is a winner IMO. If it ends up with low projection time, don't care. The scent is great and if it lasts at least 4-5 hours on my skin, I'll be happy. Right now about a 2-3 ft bubble around me. Nice juice.

I love the scent. Deep, dark, smooth citrus. Maybe it does cause nose fatigue IDK but it does seem to have poor longevity. But the 3 hrs it lasts are pretty wonderful. For me it is a year round scent. A great spring summer citrus but also rich and dark enough to cut through the cold of winter and not seem out of place.

This stuff is a complete waste of money! I cannot believe that after 20 minutes on the skin and clothing that there is absolutely nothing. Now I love the smell of this fragrance and that is why this is so displacing. The company needs to go back to the lab on this one.

I'm a heavy sprayer but even that did not help with longevity and projection. Artisan Black could very well be one of the first fragrances, with a leather note, that I enjoy but it will leave no reminder that you're wearing it. This juice is just that transitory!

Artisan Black is my go to fragrance at the moment and I KNOW THAT I AM BEING GYPPED. I have a love/hate relationship with this stuff, because it smells fantastic, but if you don't soak your clothes in it even you would never know what juice you wore.

Took me many trials to love this. To my nose comes across clearly metallic because of the acrid cirtrus (one of the strongest I have ever smelled). Reminds me of some of the old 80s vibe citruses. Anyone else think so? or maybe it is just me.

To the person below that replied to my original review. You sound bothered by what I said. I never said the fragrance was cloying. I love the scent it just doesn’t last. It’s just a fact, many here have mentioned it. So...

Just found one as an old stock. Great smell. Similar to artisan classic, just darker and bitter. Really nice and subtle, however not easily available. If anyone has any alternative to suggest, it would be nice to know.

very nice, very intriguing. the scent develops after some time, and changes on different parts of the body. both for a day and for night. definitely stronger than Artisan! another great composition by Varvatos <3

This is my absolute TOP FAVORTIE summer scent. Doesn't make sense to me how this was discontinued and the original artisan is somehow still in production..the original sucks in comparison to this.

A masterpiece — a more colorful and more intense version of the classic Artisan, with a very unique scent profile. A perfect fragrance.10/10

Love the smell and the bottle too, but as mentioned it does not last very long, and thats a pity as i find it very plesant on my skin.