Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ulric de Varens UDV Action: woody, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe?

The closest Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe we found is Jeanne Arthes Colonial Club Legend — 82% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens UDV Action 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 UDV ActionProjection
1Jeanne Arthes Colonial Club Legend82%about $15 (+50%)5h vs 5h5/10
2Paris Elysees Vodka The Time84%about $106h vs 5h6/10
3La Rive The Hero81%about $107h vs 5h6/10
4Bi-es Wild Horses79%about $107h vs 5h5/10
510th Avenue Karl Antony Terrano78%about $107h vs 5h5/10
  1. Jeanne Arthes Colonial Club Legend — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar spicy, woody profile reminiscent of Ulric de Varens UDV Action with an earthy dry-down.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Action, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 147 community ratings.

  2. Paris Elysees Vodka The Time — 84% scent match

    Evokes the earthy, citrus-forward character of Ulric de Varens UDV Action, leaning into similar woody territory.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Action, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 64 community ratings.

  3. La Rive The Hero — 81% scent match

    Brings a fresh and woody impression close to the style of Ulric de Varens UDV Action.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Action, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 12 community ratings.

  4. Bi-es Wild Horses — 79% scent match

    In the same family as Ulric de Varens UDV Action, offering a similar citrus and woody aura.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Action, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 10 community ratings.

  5. 10th Avenue Karl Antony Terrano — 78% scent match

    Recalls the aromatic and earthy qualities found in Ulric de Varens UDV Action.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Action, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1 community ratings.

Which Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe is cheapest?

Bi-es Wild Horses, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe lasts longest?

Bi-es Wild Horses, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens UDV Action.

Which Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe is closest to the original?

Paris Elysees Vodka The Time, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ulric de Varens UDV Action dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jeanne Arthes Colonial Club Legend actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens UDV Action. 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 UDV Action dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Bi-es Wild Horses comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Ulric de Varens UDV Action notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-21.