Ulric de Varens Sublime dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ulric de Varens Sublime: released in 2014, white floral, sweet and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ulric de Varens Sublime dupe?

The closest Ulric de Varens Sublime dupe we found is Dossier Floral Marshmallow — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Sublime 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 SublimeProjection
1Dossier Floral Marshmallow89%about $30* (+20%)6h vs 4h7/10
2Armaf Italiano Donna88%about $20* (−20%)7h vs 4h6/10
3Jeanne Arthes Boum Candy Land78%about $20* (−20%)4h vs 4h6/10
4Police To Be Tattooart75%about $25*5h vs 4h6/10
5Vespa for Her84%about $254h vs 4h6/10
  1. Dossier Floral Marshmallow — 89% scent match

    A sophisticated take on the marshmallow-and-orange-blossom profile that feels reminiscent of the sweet, airy heart of Ulric de Varens Sublime.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Sublime, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 1,179 community ratings.

  2. Armaf Italiano Donna — 88% scent match

    This fragrance captures the sweet, powdery marshmallow and white floral character of Ulric de Varens Sublime with a similar soft projection.

    It shares its white floral, vanilla and citrus accords with Ulric de Varens Sublime, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 270 community ratings.

  3. Jeanne Arthes Boum Candy Land — 78% scent match

    A playful, sugary scent that mirrors the sweet marshmallow and citrus notes that define the character of the reference perfume.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Sublime, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 448 community ratings.

  4. Police To Be Tattooart — 75% scent match

    This scent leans into a similar sweet and floral profile, providing a comparable experience to the marshmallow-infused dry-down of the reference.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and floral accords with Ulric de Varens Sublime, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 674 community ratings.

  5. Vespa for Her — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar bright citrus and floral opening that settles into a soft, sweet base, evoking the same feminine charm as the reference.

    It shares its citrus, powdery and vanilla accords with Ulric de Varens Sublime, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 80 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Ulric de Varens Sublime dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne Arthes Boum Candy Land, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Ulric de Varens Sublime.

Which Ulric de Varens Sublime dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Italiano Donna, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Ulric de Varens Sublime.

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

Dossier Floral Marshmallow, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ulric de Varens Sublime dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Floral Marshmallow actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Sublime. 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 Sublime dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Italiano Donna comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Ulric de Varens Sublime notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.