Artisan Black
John VarvatosEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
Artisan Black vs. Artisan Blu
Is Artisan Black better than Artisan Blu?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Blood OrangeOrange BlossomBasilPatchouli
citrusfresh spicywoodyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Artisan Black and Artisan Blu?
| Artisan Black | Artisan Blu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2010 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Artisan Black and Artisan Blu smell?
Artisan Black
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Fruity
Artisan Blu
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Green
Fresh
Herbal
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Artisan Black and Artisan Blu share?
Top
Blood OrangeLemonCalypsoneMandarin OrangeMintThymeBasilRhubarbBoxwoodGalbanumBlackcurrant Bud
BergamotBasilLavenderBitter OrangeChayote
Heart
GingerOrange BlossomCardamomCoriander SeedJasmineNeroliOrange Jessamine
Clary SageGeraniumOrange BlossomIrisPalmarosa
Base
Phytolacca dioicaBoisirisKephalisLeatherVetiverOrris RootPatchouliSerenolide
CedarwoodPatchouliStone pineTamariskPistachio tree resin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomBoisirisJasmineOrange Jessamine
GeraniumLavenderOrange BlossomIrisPalmarosa
Citric Notes
LemonMandarin OrangeNeroli
BergamotBitter Orange
Herbaceous Notes
MintThymeBasil
Clary SageBasil
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Chayote
Woody Notes
Boxwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Artisan Black and Artisan Blu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Artisan Black or Artisan Blu?
| Artisan Black | Artisan Blu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Artisan Black and Artisan Blu?
This isn't the original. That's the point. Artisan Black takes the structure you know and buries it under real leather, vetiver that actually smells like vetiver.Artisan Black
Artisan Blu plays it cool where other masculine scents shout. The pistachio tree resin in the drydown is a subtle, intriguing twist that sets this apart.Artisan Blu
The hunt
Where to buy Artisan Black and Artisan Blu
| Artisan Black | Artisan Blu | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $27.95fragranceshop |
| 4.2 oz | — | $28.95fragranceshop |
| Best offer | $63.45ecosmetics | — |
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