21
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
John Varvatos Oud
masculine
Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux
John Varvatos Oud by John Varvatos is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. John Varvatos Oud was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Sage; middle notes are Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves, Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine and Osmanthus; base notes are Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh, Leather, Opoponax, Labdanum, Cedar and Amber.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
99%
Win
47%
Spr
14%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
58%
Day
96%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
576 votes
4.15
Love it
26045%
Like it
21638%
OK
376%
Dislike
539%
Hate it
102%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 17 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
John Varvatos Oud smells genuinely pleasant with a well-integrated oud and rose composition that appeals to many, but is hindered by notoriously poor performance that even exceeds typical JV line issues. Most users find it only lasts a few hours with minimal projection, making it difficult to recommend at regular price despite its appealing scent profile.
Strengths
- Pleasant, well-blended scent with beautiful rose note
- Described as a refined 'western oud' without being too oud-forward
- Works well for fall/cooler seasons
- Performance varies by individual (some find it strong enough)
Weaknesses
- Very poor performance for most users (2-4 hours, weak sillage)
- Price not justified given weak performance relative to other JV fragrances
- Inconsistent performance across wearers makes it unreliable
- Divided opinions on actual scent profile itself
Best for
Budget purchase only if heavily discountedFall/winter casual wear where longevity matters lessThose who can sample first to test personal performance
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
