Ulric de Varens UDV: released in 1993, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens UDV dupe we found is Davidoff Zino Davidoff — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens UDV dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens UDV | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidoff Zino Davidoff | 82% | about $35* (+75%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Avon Mesmerize | 78% | about $20* | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Miraculum Chopin | 76% | about $15* (−25%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Salvador Dali Pour Homme | 75% | about $30 (+50%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Ulric de Varens Varens Homme Gold | 76% | about $20 | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Evokes the herbal, woody, and earthy character of Ulric de Varens UDV, leaning into a rich mossy and aromatic territory.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens UDV, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5,312 community ratings.
Shares a similar spicy and aromatic herbal presence reminiscent of Ulric de Varens UDV, offering a warm and inviting aura.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 481 community ratings.
Recalls the classic green and woody profile found in Ulric de Varens UDV, featuring traditional aromatic undertones.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 157 community ratings.
Brings a similarly bold mossy and herbal depth that echoes the rugged structure of Ulric de Varens UDV.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Ulric de Varens UDV, opens on Tangerine and Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,285 community ratings.
Stays within the same brand lineage, offering a slightly richer variation on the aromatic theme of Ulric de Varens UDV.
It shares its green, citrus and woody accords with Ulric de Varens UDV, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24 community ratings.
Miraculum Chopin, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Ulric de Varens UDV.
Salvador Dali Pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens UDV.
Davidoff Zino Davidoff, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ulric de Varens UDV itself sells from $11.19 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Davidoff Zino Davidoff actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens UDV. 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. Salvador Dali Salvador Dali Pour Homme comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens UDV notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-18.