Ulric de Varens Isa dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ulric de Varens Isa: released in 2000, fresh spicy, floral and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ulric de Varens Isa dupe?

The closest Ulric de Varens Isa dupe we found is Rasasi Afshan — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Isa dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ulric de Varens IsaProjection
1Rasasi Afshan85%about $25 (+67%)8h vs 6h6/10
2Tesori d'Oriente White Musk84%about $10 (−33%)5h vs 6h6/10
3Miraculum Byc Moze...Rome84%about $5 (10 ml)5h vs 6h5/10
4Rasasi Sonia83%about $20 (+33%)8h vs 6h7/10
5Avon Soft Musk82%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 6h5/10
  1. Rasasi Afshan — 85% scent match

    Reminiscent of Ulric de Varens Isa with its rich, soapy ylang-yllang and warm, spicy undertones.

    It shares its floral, woody and musky accords with Ulric de Varens Isa, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 295 community ratings.

  2. Tesori d'Oriente White Musk — 84% scent match

    Shares the clean, soapy, and intensely powdery musk character that defines Ulric de Varens Isa.

    It shares its powdery, musky and amber accords with Ulric de Varens Isa, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,499 community ratings.

  3. Miraculum Byc Moze...Rome — 84% scent match

    Evokes the classic, powdery floral essence of Ulric de Varens Isa with a bright, nostalgic charm.

    It shares its woody and amber accords with Ulric de Varens Isa, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 186 community ratings.

  4. Rasasi Sonia — 83% scent match

    A concentrated oil that captures the soft, powdery floral-musk profile of Ulric de Varens Isa.

    It shares its floral, woody and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Isa, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 206 community ratings.

  5. Avon Soft Musk — 82% scent match

    Offers a gentle, comforting take on the powdery, musky dry-down of Ulric de Varens Isa.

    It shares its musky, powdery and rose accords with Ulric de Varens Isa, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 746 community ratings.

Which Ulric de Varens Isa dupe is cheapest?

Tesori d'Oriente White Musk, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Ulric de Varens Isa.

Which Ulric de Varens Isa dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Sonia, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Ulric de Varens Isa.

Which Ulric de Varens Isa dupe is closest to the original?

Rasasi Afshan, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ulric de Varens Isa dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Afshan actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Isa. 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.

Will a Ulric de Varens Isa dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi Sonia (8.3h) and Rasasi Afshan (8.1h) — 2 of 5.

Ulric de Varens Isa notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-21.