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John VarvatosDiscontinued

Star U.S.A. (EDT)

2011

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Versions Timeline

2011

Star U.S.A. (Original Release)

Price Range
$35 – $70

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Rodrigo Flores-Roux

"Star U.S.A. is a fresh aromatic-woody Eau de Toilette built around a bright citrus opening and cool, spicy accents. Citron, juniper berry, and red ginger create a brisk introduction with a clean, energetic character. The heart adds blue spruce, green cardamom, and osmanthus, giving the composition a green, lightly floral, and subtly spicy dimension. Its base combines phytolacca dioica, tonka bean, and vetiver for a sweet, woody drydown with a slightly synthetic modern texture. The fragrance presents a more casual and accessible side of the John Varvatos style than the brand's darker leather-oriented compositions. Performance is generally regarded as modest, making it most suitable for daytime wear and warmer conditions."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Hot

Moods

Fresh
Energetic
Relaxed
Confident
Youthful

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Outdoor Activity

Fun Facts

The fragrance was created by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux.

Its note pyramid includes the unusual botanical ingredient phytolacca dioica.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshSpicyWoodyGreenFloralSweetSyntheticEarthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

citron
juniper berry
red ginger
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

blue spruce
green cardamom
osmanthus
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

phytolacca dioica
tonka bean
vetiver

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Star U.S.A. opens with a clean, sheer blend of citrus, ginger, juniper, and spruce. The concept is easygoing and wearable, but the overall scent can come across as generic or somewhat synthetic. Reviews commonly praise the opening while criticizing its modest longevity and considering the original pricing high for the performance.”

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