John Varvatos
meets Barber Cologne Elixir Black.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Amber · Vanilla · Agarwood (Oud)
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with leather; Concentration not recorded leads with vanilla. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  John Varvatos John VarvatosConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  C.O.Bigelow Barber Cologne Elixir BlackConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2004 | Not recorded |
| Leading accords | leather · amber · animalic | vanilla · amber · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Leather, Tamarind, Dates, Balsam Fir, Olibanum, Caramel, Hay, Herbal Notes, Styrax | Tonka Bean, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.89 · 1,272 votes | 2.76 · 63 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.00 · 1,381 votes | 1.96 · 69 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
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John Varvatos
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Barber Cologne Elixir Black
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed leather and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed vanilla and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.