John VarvatosVintage
Sharp rhubarb bite meeting worn suede in a classic, structured dry-down
It hits with an immediate, tart tang of rhubarb and quince, tempered by the sharp, herbal snap of wormwood and fennel. As the fruit fades, a dry, spice-forward heart emerges—cinnamon and juniper berries set against a backdrop of lavender and resinous balsam fir. The finish settles into a rich, grounded base where tobacco leaf and aged suede dominate. It wears close and steady, carrying a mature, woody persistence that clings to fabric long after the initial citrus-sweet brightness dissipates.