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This, to me, is a perfect Autumn Date Night fragrance & if I subscribed to the whole signature scent concept, this would very easily make that list.

Sharp, suave, sexy, refined, mysterious & smells nothing like what the typical DH/DHI/LNDL date night scents smell like, so I can't help but feel that she'll be leaning in most of the evening (when she can, inconspicuously, of course) so she can try to figure out what this complex guy has on.

Took me long enough to re add this to my collection. Only bought a once years ago. Lately I've been thinking about this particular JV fragrance and remembering what a nice scent it had. This one definitely has a barbershop vibe to it! In the opening I get that blast of rhubarb, fennel, lavender and cinnamon. As it starts to dry down the tobacco, jasmine, and tonka bean becomes more noticeable. When it becomes close to my skin I do get that suede or leather and woody notes, but it's overpowered by the patchouli and oakmoss. Performance is average. I get 6 to 7 hours on my skin with an hour of projection. Perfect for the fall and winter seasons! 👌🏼

Vintage by John Varvatos was launched in 2006 and was created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux.

Top notes are Wormwood, Basil, Rhubarb, Quince, Fennel and Pepper. Middle notes are Juniper berries, Lavender, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Orris root and Green leaves. Base notes are Tonka bean, Tobacco, Suede, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Balsam fir and Woody notes.

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