Reviews

John Varvatos

John Varvatos Dark Rebel...
20 Reviews
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
This scent is undoubtedly one of my all-time favorites. I wear it year-round, but there’s something about pairing it with a leather jacket in the cool autumn and winter air that elevates it to my top choice for those seasons. The fragrance truly deepens and improves the longer it stays on the skin, which adds to its allure. When I wear it, I feel like a million bucks. Additionally, it has an undeniable effect—my partner can’t keep her hands off me when I wear this scent. Overall, it’s a powerful, confident fragrance that never fails to impress.
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
Presentation: 8.5/10 Has a nice metal like bottle with rubber running down the middle. Scent: 9.5/10 If you like a dark boozy scent with leather you will love this it is one of the best. I picture this fragrance being something Jack Sparrow would wear 😂 Silage: 6/10 Moderate projection (1-2 feet), nothing crazy people need to be in your scent bubble to detect it. Longevity: 7.5/10 Lasts around 7-8 hours, after about 3 you need close detection.
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
As a fragrance enthusiast leather is an accord that when it’s done right it’s REALLY one of the best accords. Dark rebel achieves one of the most realistic leather scents for not much money!
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
If you see it in the wild, buy it. I'm a big fan of Varvatos fragrances, and this one is hands down my favorite. Dark Rebel is a scent that simply oozes masculinity. It comes on strong with an animalic leather blast with a bit of a spicy, and woodsy opening. As it settles down, it becomes smoother and more refined leather and incense base with a hint of sweetness. This fragrance is perfect for those who love to make a statement and also like to smell different from the rest. The drawback is the longevity, but for how great of a scent, it's not a big deal. I get about 6 hours out of it.
4.00 / 5 star rating
4 / 5
I love this fragrance, this is one of my hidden gem scent. Great for more fresh or cold weather. Nice out with friends to a bar o club. Very masculine scent. Top notes are Rum, Sugar Cane, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Artemisia. Middle notes are Leather, Fir Resin, Pepper and Styrax. Base notes are Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Castoreum, Akigalawood, Mexican Vanilla and Juniper. I find it super SEXY worth trying.
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
I believe Dark rebel has been discontinued. If you are lucky enough to come across it in a discount store, buy every bottle and send me one. I will love you forever. This isn't something that will Garner you a million compliments, this is something you wear for your own satisfaction. Rock this scent with your leather jacket and a whiskey neat, and take pleasure in knowing no one else at the bar will smell as unique. Please note that for better performance you have to layer it on.3 sprays after a shower and 2 more 5 minutes later and I can smell this on me for about 6-7 hours.
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
This is by far my favorite cologne of all time. Very earthy and not overpowering. You can smell me coming into a room, but it is not off putting and have always had very positive compliments. I am disappointed they stopped making this one and has become hard to find and very expensive.
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
Feeling like a complete bad ass!!!! This is the one hell of a boozy, leather and animalic scent. Totally a cold weather with a chip on the shoulder fragrance.
5.00 / 5 star rating
5 / 5
Very Manly. Smoky and sweet unique perfume. Its one that I will always keep in my collection. Strong and last quite long 8 hours at least for me. Recommended if you can get a hand of it
4.00 / 5 star rating
4 / 5
This is one of my favorite colognes but it may be challenging for some to wear. It has rum, leather, tobacco, rubber, and is loud. This is a statement cologne rather than a cologne for compliments. Bad boy vibes!