John Varvatos XX Indigo

John Varvatos XX Indigo, released in 2021, is a spicy, woody fragrance for men with a cool, herbal edge. Spice and wood are what everyone notices; about half also find it musky, floral, aromatic and citrusy.

Lemon and mint open it cool and bright, with pink pepper and cardamom adding a warm, aromatic spice. The heart is unusual: blue poppy and Himalayan poppy bring a soft, slightly powdery floral tone, and geranium a green, rosy sharpness. The base is vetiver, earthy and smoky, with patchouli for depth and musk for a smooth, clean finish.

It is marketed as masculine and has the character of a versatile daytime scent that works across most of the year, for someone who likes mint and pepper over earthy vetiver rather than sweetness.

John Varvatos XX Indigo — for men fragrance by John Varvatos (released 2021). Notes: Blue Poppy, Cardamom, Geranium, Himalayan Poppy, Lemon, Mint, Musk, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database