John Varvatos Artisan Acqua Cologne by John Varvatos, The free-spirited, beach-loving man can find plenty to appreciate about john varvatos artisan acqua, a charming nautical fragrance by john varvatos. Introduced in 2013, artisan acqua blends bright notes of pomelo and mandarin orange and warms to notes of palmarosa, lavender and musk. This charming seaside scent evokes the feel of a lush mediterranean beach and is an excellent choice for summer days full of fun.