Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens: fruity, woody and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens dupe?

The closest Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens dupe we found is Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes — 72% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Rêve de VarensProjection
1Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes72%about $20* (+33%)4h vs 5h5/10
2Bodycology Pink Vanilla Wish72%about $5 (237 ml)4h vs 5h5/10
3Fragonard Reine des Cœurs68%about $35 (+133%)6h vs 5h4/10
4Arno Sorel Bonjour de Paris78%about $10 (−33%)4h vs 5h4/10
5Zara Black Peony83%about $155h vs 5h6/10
  1. Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes — 72% scent match

    A sweet and sparkling floral blend that captures a similar lighthearted, feminine energy.

    It shares its fruity, rose and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,514 community ratings.

  2. Bodycology Pink Vanilla Wish — 72% scent match

    Offers a sweet, fruity, and accessible scent profile that mirrors the playful, everyday appeal of the reference.

    It shares its rose, sweet and fruity accords with Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 212 community ratings.

  3. Fragonard Reine des Cœurs — 68% scent match

    A charming floral scent that shares the gentle, romantic spirit of the reference.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and rose accords with Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 206 community ratings.

  4. Arno Sorel Bonjour de Paris — 78% scent match

    A light, approachable floral composition that sits in the same family as the soft, powdery notes of Rêve de Varens.

    It shares its fruity, woody and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 14 community ratings.

  5. Zara Black Peony — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar powdery and floral character, evoking the delicate, feminine charm found in Rêve de Varens.

    It shares its citrus, powdery and fruity accords with Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 36 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens dupe is cheapest?

Arno Sorel Bonjour de Paris, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens.

Which Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens dupe lasts longest?

Fragonard Reine des Cœurs, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens.

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

Zara Black Peony, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens itself sells from $16.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens. 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.

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

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragonard Reine des Cœurs comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.