19
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Vintage
masculine
Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Vintage by John Varvatos is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Vintage was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Rhubarb, Quince, Pepper, Wormwood, Basil and Fennel; middle notes are Cinnamon, Juniper Berries, Lavender, Green Leaves, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Tobacco, Suede, Balsam Fir, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
84%
Win
54%
Spr
17%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
74%
Day
86%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,815 votes
4.17
Love it
1.1k39%
Like it
1.3k46%
OK
1806%
Dislike
2188%
Hate it
171%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 31 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
John Varvatos Vintage is a well-regarded discontinued fragrance with a distinctive spicy-leather profile reminiscent of 1980s colognes. The community considers it an underrated gem that offers good value on secondary markets, though finding bottles can be challenging since discontinuation. Its unique aromatic-herbal composition makes it difficult to find direct alternatives or clones.
Strengths
- Distinctive spicy, leathery, old-school aromatic character
- Reasonably priced, especially on secondary market
- Unique vintage fragrance with 80s-90s nostalgia vibe
- Great for fall and winter wear
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find in full bottles
- Not easily cloned or comparable to similar fragrances
- Niche appeal with limited availability
Best for
Fall and winter wearAll-day casual wearVintage fragrance enthusiasts
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
