John Varvatos Artisan Pure Cologne by John Varvatos 125 ml Eau De Toilette Spray (Tester) for Men. John varvatos artisan pure cologne by john varvatos, john varvtos artisan pure is a highly masculine cologne that came out as a limited edition. It was released in 2017, but it draws influence from an earlier fragrance from john varvatos that came out in 2009. This fragrance also draws influence from the scents found in the hills at xalapa, mexico. The opening notes include lemon, mandarin, thyme, bergamot, clementine and marjoram. The heart has petit grain and ginger while the base consists of amber, musk, woods and orris root. all products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations.