Question 1

What's the difference between Essenza and Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

Essenza is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Tonino Lamborghini (2018) dominated by Citrus accords. Artisan Pure is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from John Varvatos (2017) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Fruity, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Essenza or Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Essenza scores 4.14/5 vs Artisan Pure at 4.19/5. Artisan Pure's standout strength: Fresh, pleasant citrus scent with good opening and progression. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Essenza and Artisan Pure smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Fruity, Woody, Aromatic, Lemon. Artisan Pure: Artisan Pure is a well-liked fresh citrus fragrance with broad appeal and excellent value, but the community consensus highlights its significant longevity issues requiring frequent reapplication or overspraying to maintain performance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Essenza or Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

Artisan Pure: Poor longevity - typically lasts 2-3 hours before becoming skin scent Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Essenza vs Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

Essenza scores highest for summer wear; Artisan Pure scores highest for summer wear. Essenza leans daytime, Artisan Pure leans daytime.

Essenza vs Artisan Pure

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Essenza (7)

Unique to Artisan Pure (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Artisan Pure

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Attribute	Essenza	Artisan Pure
Brand	Tonino Lamborghini	John Varvatos
Year	2018	2017
Rating	4.14	4.19
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	9	12