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    Artisan vs. Uomo Essenza di Capri

    Artisan by John Varvatos bottle

    Artisan

    John Varvatos
    Eau de Toilette2009
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Artisan vs. Uomo Essenza di Capri
    ArtisanUomo Essenza di Capri
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20092011
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux—
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Artisan

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Herbal
    Aromatic
    Fruity

    Uomo Essenza di Capri

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Marine
    Lavender
    White Floral
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ClementineTangerineMarjoramThyme
    Aquatic NotesBergamotTangerineGrapefruit
    Heart
    Orange BlossomGingerLavenderJasmine
    LavenderJasmineGeranium
    Base
    VetiverMuskPhytolacca dioicaCedarwoodWoody NotesAmber
    CedarwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Artisan vs. Uomo Essenza di Capri
    ArtisanUomo Essenza di Capri
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Not every fresh fragrance is cleaning product or aftershave. Artisan opens with clementine and tangerine that feel intentional, then the marjoram and thyme add herbal complexity.Artisan
    It's the Mediterranean in a bottle, not a fantasy of it, but the real thing. Open water, sun-warmed stone, a breeze that doesn't apologize for being salty.Uomo Essenza di Capri