About John Varvatos Artisan Black John Varvatos Artisan Black Cologne is a captivating and sophisticated fragrance introduced by the renowned designer John Varvatos. This cologne, which was first launched in 2010, is a fairly modern interpretation of the original Artisan with a more in-depth and intensive experience that brings forth the true elegance and charm. Artisan Black is a tribute to the endless summer nights and blends various elements like fresh citrus, warm woody, and spicy notes, to create an extraordinary scent for the self-assured man. Fragrance Family: Woody Aromatic Scent Type: Fresh, spicy, woody Notes: John Varvatos Artisan Black Cologne unfolds with energizing top notes of blood orange, tangerine, lemon, and black currant. Booming with blood orange, tangerine, lemon, and black currant energizing top notes, Artisan Black is packed with the finest spices like ginger, cardamom, coriander, and a soothing touch of jasmine and neroli. The base notes carry a warm and earthy feeling with the presence of the woods such as patchouli, and vetiver, and the touch of soft leather, along with the hints of amber, tonka bean, and musk that stay on the skin for a long time. The overall effect of this fragrance is the cool start of a day blending softly into the warmth of a winter's eve. Suggested Use For a fragrance that lasts and continues to evolve throughout the day, apply John Varvatos Artisan Black Cologne to pulse points such as the neck, wrists, and behind the ears. For an amplified scent, apply to warm areas like the inside of elbows after showering when your skin is still warm and slightly damp, allowing the fragrance to blend with your natural scent and intensify its alluring aroma.