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John Varvatos John Varvatos Star U.S.A

Welcome to John Varvatos Star USA, where straightforward is sideways and all things familiar are newly askew. It's a place where hidden meaning is out in the open, but can only be seen by those with a sixth sense for seeing things differently. Fresh and woody, John Varvatos Star USA is relaxed and casual yet elegant. A fragrance ushered through clean and bright notes, it's spiked with an unusual encounter of red ginger and vetyvert. Notes:Red Ginger Essence From Laos,Juniper Berries and Cedrat From Sicily, Blue Spruce, Green Cardamom, Osmanthus, Vetyvert, Belambre, and Tonka Bean From Venezuela. Style:Fresh. Relaxed. Elegant.
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Review 1 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
MissForde
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
SEXY! I have worn this myself!
-01.16.13
Quick Take: sexy, long lasting
I received a sample of this colonge when I was shopping at my local Sephora, and liked it so much I returned the next day to buy it for my boyfriend. It's definitely a guy's scent, but I've been tempted to wear it myself a couple of times! It lasts all day long too, which is rare for me. Definitely will repurchase.
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Review 2 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
burk0282
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Yummy
-12.03.12
Quick Take: sexy, clean, professional, classic
I got a sample of this to try when my boyfriend was in the market for a new cologne. The scent isn't very complex or unique, but it's executed absolutely perfectly. It's balance of 100% manliness while still being clean and polished (i.e. not smelling like you just got back from a hunting trip, working in a leather shop, or rolling around in ocean sand) is amazing- it sounds odd but this cologne just smells like a man that knows how to take care of business. VERY sexy in a grown-up way. I like this cologne way too much to let anyone but my boyfriend wear it, but I can see my dad or brother loving it as well- very versatile and classic.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 3 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
cookie30
Location:FL
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-11.07.12
Quick Take: travel-friendly
This is sexy. Kind of mature? Maybe it was just the sample I tried but this smells like MAN.
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Review 4 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
scurrs
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Just like a man should smell!
-10.10.12
I am very happy with this, my husband likes this scent the best and it smells just like a man should! It's clean and I just adore it!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
inanina
Location:Bethesda, MD
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Smells fresh and sexy
-08.27.12
Quick Take: great smelling
I love it and recommended it to a friend. I know it's a male cologne but i used the sample and plan to purchase it...perhaps the lotion...
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
NonBeautiful
Location:Dartmouth, MA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Smells sexy, mature and classy.
-07.31.12
Quick Take: good value
I got this as a sample with my purchase and decided to get this sample for my husband since there weren't any good ones for women. My husband tried it and loves it. Honestly, I also love the way the cologne smells on him, I couldn't keep my hands off him, lol.
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Review 7 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
milkyourmoments
Location:New York, NY
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great gift for dad
-07.24.12
Bought this for my father as a gift. He loves all the Varvatos colognes, so when I saw this one I knew he would love it. The bottle is really cool looking as well. Great gift item!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
Nina0
Location:Rapidan
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Awesome!
-07.19.12
Quick Take: reusable, smells amazing
So at first I got this as a sample through Birchbox. Gave it to my bf, he loved it. Then last week I placed an order with Sephora and they had a sample of this cologne, and I chose it to give to my bf, not knowing it was the same one I gave him earlier that we both loved. He was ecstatic to get the sample, and I can't wait to get my hands on the full size to give to him. Smells AMAZING! Then again, guys are lucky and most of their colognes always smell amazing, makes me want to use it on myself. Love love.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 9 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
yahdee87
Location:Houston, Texas
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
for all ages
-06.20.12
I got this originally for my boyfriend, 30, but after an argument I regifted.. Yes low of me, but it turned out great. My pops 49, loved it.
Now note to self Never buy it for boyfriend, that would be weIrd.
Great scent though!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 10 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
aquamarinemom
Location:Oklahoma City, OK
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Husband loves it
-06.01.12
Quick Take: sexy
This is an excellent fragrance. It's not overpowering. It's sweet smelling without being girly.
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Review 11 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
figgyn
Location:Dallas, TX
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Amazing!
-03.01.12
Quick Take: sexy
I just bought this for my husband and he smells so freaking good!!!!!
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Review 12 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
rinkydink
Location:Merced, Ca
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Intoxicating
-02.24.12
I dragged my husband in to get some new cologne. He'd been wearing the same one since college and we were over it. Varvatos star is sensual and warm. Not too strong or soapy. It's so nice to cuddle him and smell this!!!!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
loopy29
Location:miami, FL
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
this is a gift i got for my bf that makes me happy
-01.08.12
Quick Take: bold, fresh
Got this scent for my boufriend for the holidays and I reap the rewards! He smells great at all times :)
-2points
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Review 14 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
lyssibradley88
Location:Nottingham, Maryland
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Fresh.
-01.07.12
Quick Take: fresh, relaxing, not overpowering, everyday scent, clean, attractive
I've always taken more of a liking to woody scents, but this relaxed scent really won me over. It's casual, very fresh/clean, and not overpowering. My boyfriend is extremely happy with it and I think it will be a keeper in his scent collection.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 15 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
filteredriddle
Location:Denver, CO
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Casual yet Classy.
-12.31.11
Quick Take: light, casual, classy, seductive, sexy
A light casual scent, JV Star USA still maintains great odors both on and off my skin. This is definitely my day to day, jeans and a T-shirt scent. I found it as part of the Men's Deluxe Sample Sets and will continue to use.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
kkhaz
Location:Fort Worth, TX
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Enticing Men's Fragrance
-12.30.11
I purchased the John Varvatos Star U.S.A. fragrance because my boyfriend enjoyed the other John Varvatos fragrances. He thought this one was just as nice. It smells soft, but still masculine and not overpowering with alcohol - very nice.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 17 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
makeup63o
Location:Schaumburg, IL
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Smells Amazing!
-12.22.11
Quick Take: perfume
Perfect for any man!
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 18 for John Varvatos Star U.S.A
vmoon09
Location:MurrietaCA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
My husbands favorite
-10.11.11
My husband had a sample and loved it, of course I had to approve and I do..
+3points
9out of 15found this review helpful.