John Varvatos · 2016
Artisan Blu EDT
Longevity
2–6 hmost of 56 people
Projection
Softabout 3 in 4 of 97 people
Season
Summermost worn
fresh
aquatic
uplifting
skin-close
Fresh blue herbal cologne with citrus zest
Scent Notes
Fresh
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What the community says
Soapy and fresh, made for summer
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 140+ describe how long it lasts, 97 how far it projects and 66 how it smells. Most other posts only name Artisan Blu.
How long it lasts140+ people
2–6 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 2–6 hours. From 56 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (4 h).
50% Fades quickly
40% Moderate
10% long-lasting · rounded to the nearest 5%
Mixed reports on wear time
How far it projects97 people
Leans soft
about 3 in 4 say it stays close to the skin
In words
Most people who describe it say it stays close to the skin: about 3 in 4.
When people wear it
Summer
most worn
SummerGymOffice
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 140+
say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time
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Summary in words
John Varvatos Artisan Blu: what people say about it.
In short: Soapy and fresh, made for summer.
Most often worn by men.
Most people get 2–6 hours of wear (56 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 4 hours).
About 50% of 140+ people say it fades quickly (mixed reports on wear time).
Leans soft (97 people): Most people who describe it say it stays close to the skin: about 3 in 4.
Of the 52 mentions of a season, about 3 in 4 are about summer weather.
People wear it most for: summer, gym, office.
Fades quickly for many: 50% of 140+ say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 200+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
John Varvatos Artisan Blu comes across as Fresh blue herbal cologne with citrus zest. It opens with basil, french lavender and bergamot, moves into french clary sage, Egyptian geranium and orange blossom absolute and settles on cedarwood, patchouli and stone pine. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for the office. Released in 2016.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aquatic for the office.
- Sample first if: fresh is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike aquatic fragrances.
Around $99.
Explore more: Fresh perfumes · Basil perfumes · Bergamot perfumes · Bitter orange perfumes
Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Office
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Fresh blue herbal cologne with citrus zest. It opens with basil, french lavender and bergamot, moves into french clary sage, Egyptian geranium and orange blossom absolute and settles on cedarwood, patchouli and stone pine.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits the office.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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