John Varvatos Artisan Pure cologne is a potent citrus scent for men. It opens with an eruption of citrus fruits like clementine, mandarin orange, lemon, and bergamot. These are blended with the warm and aromatic combination of thyme and marjoram. The spicy herbal feeling continues as it enters the heart, introducing petitgrain and ginger middle notes. Tenacious orris root, smoky wood notes, powdery musk, and sweet amber make up the base of this fragrance for a rich and rugged dry down.