Question 1

What's the difference between XX Artisan and Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

XX Artisan is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from John Varvatos (2020) dominated by Aromatic accords. Artisan Pure is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from John Varvatos (2017) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, XX Artisan or Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, XX Artisan scores 4.13/5 vs Artisan Pure at 4.19/5. On r/fragrance, XX Artisan sits at 7.0/10 (mixed) while Artisan Pure is 6.5/10 (mixed). XX Artisan's standout strength: Fresh, clean aquatic scent with pleasant driftwood/woody notes. 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 XX Artisan and Artisan Pure smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Herbal. XX Artisan: XX Artisan Teal is appreciated for its appealing fresh aquatic profile and affordability, with users noting others frequently compliment the scent. 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, XX Artisan or Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

XX Artisan: Good performance on others' skin, noticeable sillage for social settings 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 XX Artisan vs Artisan Pure?

Accepted Answer

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

XX Artisan vs Artisan Pure

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to XX Artisan (6)

Unique to Artisan Pure (10)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — XX Artisan

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Artisan Pure

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Attribute	XX Artisan	Artisan Pure
Brand	John Varvatos	John Varvatos
Year	2020	2017
Rating	4.13	4.19
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	8	12