JV x NJ
John Varvatos2018
Side by side
JV x NJ vs. Explorer
Is JV x NJ better than Explorer?
Explorer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Pink Pepper
aromaticwoodyfresh spicycitrussoft spicyfresh
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 JV x NJ and Explorer?
| JV x NJ | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do JV x NJ and Explorer smell?
JV x NJ
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Soft Spicy
Aquatic
Explorer
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do JV x NJ and Explorer share?
Top
CascaloneMandarin OrangeLimePink Pepper
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
LavenderMintSageRosemaryHedione
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Base
ClearwoodSandalwood
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
MintSageRosemary
Clary Sage
Woody Notes
ClearwoodSandalwood
Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeLime
Italian bergamot
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do JV x NJ and Explorer work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, JV x NJ or Explorer?
| JV x NJ | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about JV x NJ and Explorer?
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one settles in. The herbal heart, lavender, mint, sage, rosemary, is the whole point, not a supporting act. If you're expecting another citrus-fresh designer.JV x NJ
It's not trying to be the most interesting fragrance in the room. That's exactly why it works. Explorer is the scent of someone who showed up without needing to prove anything.Explorer
The hunt
Where to buy JV x NJ and Explorer
| JV x NJ | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $80.00ecosmetics |
| 2 oz | — | $100.00ecosmetics |
| 100ml | — | $63.69fragrancenet |
| 6.7 oz | — | $167.00ecosmetics |
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