Ulric de Varens Ciel: vanilla, powdery and iris, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens Ciel dupe we found is Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original — 86% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Ciel dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Ciel | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original | 86% | about $40 (+100%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | L'Erbolario Iris | 85% | about $45 (+125%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Giorgio Valenti Rose Noire | 82% | about $20 | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Monotheme Venezia Talc Douceur | 86% | about $15 (−25%) | 4h vs 5h | 2/10 |
| 5 | Parfums Guy Alari Diamant | 81% | about $30 (+50%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Resonates with the vintage cosmetic powdery rose and violet profile of Ulric de Varens Ciel, offering a classic smooth finish.
It shares its powdery, iris and rose accords with Ulric de Varens Ciel, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,536 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery floral sweetness found in Ulric de Varens Ciel, leaning heavily into a refined rooty iris expression.
It shares its sweet, iris and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Ciel, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,323 community ratings.
Captures a similar rosy and earthy floral impression to Ulric de Varens Ciel, wrapped in a soft powdery blanket.
It shares its powdery, earthy and rose accords with Ulric de Varens Ciel, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 269 community ratings.
Shares the delicate powdery and iris-driven character of Ulric de Varens Ciel, unfolding with a similarly soft and comforting presence.
It shares its powdery and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Ciel, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 31 community ratings.
Leans into the sweet powdery floral territory reminiscent of Ulric de Varens Ciel with a delicate skin-scent presentation.
It shares its vanilla, rose and amber accords with Ulric de Varens Ciel, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 85 community ratings.
Monotheme Venezia Talc Douceur, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Ulric de Varens Ciel.
L'Erbolario Iris, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens Ciel.
Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Ciel. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. L'Erbolario Iris comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens Ciel notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-19.