Ulric de Varens Gold Issime: released in 2000, powdery, aldehydic and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens Gold Issime dupe we found is Coty L'Aimant — 86% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Gold Issime dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Gold Issime | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coty L'Aimant | 86% | about $20* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jeanne Arthes Cassandra | 84% | about $25* (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Yves Rocher Clea | 81% | about $35 (+75%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Linn Young Coeur Noble | 80% | about $10 (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Worth Je Reviens | 78% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the classic soapy, yellow-floral brightness of Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, wrapping the skin in a comforting cloud of vintage powder.
It shares its aldehydic, powdery and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,060 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery aldehydic charm of Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, offering a soft floral sweetness that settles into a cozy, soapy aura.
It shares its aldehydic, yellow floral and fresh accords with Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 245 community ratings.
Presents a gentle, soapy freshness reminiscent of Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, underscored by a quiet and powdery floral heart.
It shares its powdery, white floral and yellow floral accords with Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 14 community ratings.
A historic aldehydic composition that echoes the clean, powdery, and soapy profile of Ulric de Varens Gold Issime.
It shares its powdery, yellow floral and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 25 community ratings.
Leans into the same sophisticated aldehydic territory as Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, blossoming with a rich bouquet of white and yellow florals.
It shares its white floral, yellow floral and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Gold Issime, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 834 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Linn Young Coeur Noble, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Ulric de Varens Gold Issime.
Yves Rocher Clea, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens Gold Issime.
Coty L'Aimant, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Coty L'Aimant saves you about $5 a year against Ulric de Varens Gold Issime. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Yves Rocher Clea comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens Gold Issime notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.