Artisan Blu
John VarvatosEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
Artisan Blu vs. Mandarino di Amalfi
Is Artisan Blu better than Mandarino di Amalfi?
Mandarino di Amalfi rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Clary SageBasilOrange Blossom
aromaticfresh spicycitrusgreen
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 Blu and Mandarino di Amalfi?
| Artisan Blu | Mandarino di Amalfi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Calice Becker |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Artisan Blu and Mandarino di Amalfi smell?
Artisan Blu
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Green
Fresh
Herbal
Lavender
Mandarino di Amalfi
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Green
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Artisan Blu and Mandarino di Amalfi share?
Top
BergamotBasilLavenderBitter OrangeChayote
LemonGrapefruitMintBasilTarragonBlackcurrant bud
Heart
Clary SageGeraniumOrange BlossomIrisPalmarosa
Orange BlossomJasmineClary SageShiso leafCoriander seedBlack Pepper
Base
CedarwoodPatchouliStone pineTamariskPistachio tree resin
MuskVetiverAmberLabdanumCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Artisan Blu or Mandarino di Amalfi?
| Artisan Blu | Mandarino di Amalfi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Artisan Blu and Mandarino di Amalfi?
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
If you want a quiet, introspective fragrance, keep walking. This one announces itself. The citrus hit is real and sustained because basil, tarragon, and shiso leaf function like structural.Mandarino di Amalfi
The hunt
Where to buy Artisan Blu and Mandarino di Amalfi
| Artisan Blu | Mandarino di Amalfi | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $29.75ecosmetics | — |
| 4.2 oz | $76.53ecosmetics | — |
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