
Guerlain

John Varvatos
Homme
Jv XX Artisan
Shared character
Both Homme and Jv XX Artisan are classified as woody‑citrus fragrances built around bergamot, geranium, vetiver, woody and floral notes, and they share citrus and woody accords.
How they differ
Both fragrances share bergamot, geranium, vetiver, woody and floral notes, and they sit in the woody‑citrus family with citrus and woody accords. Homme adds a sizable set of extra ingredients – mint, cedarwood, patchouli, green tea, rum, rhubarb, lime, peppermint, cedar and mojito – and introduces green, spicy and fresh accords that are not present in Jv XX Artisan. Jv XX Artisan contains no unique notes or accords beyond the shared set. In terms of community feedback, Homme carries a reported average score of 6.78, whereas Jv XX Artisan has no published community or critic scores.
Who each suits
Homme is likely to appeal to wearers who enjoy a richer, more layered scent profile with fresh, green, spicy and aromatic elements such as mint, citrus, herbal tea and rum. Jv XX Artisan, lacking any additional notes, suits those who prefer a straightforward woody‑citrus composition without extra complexity.