Ulric de Varens UDV Star: citrus, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens UDV Star scent match we found is Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens UDV Star dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens UDV Star | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une | 89% | about $30* (+200%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | O Boticário Quasar Brave | 88% | about $25 (+150%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Ajmal Zeal | 87% | about $30 (+200%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir | 86% | about $35* (+250%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Roberto Capucci L'Homme Suave (Sauvage) | 86% | about $20 (+100%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A richer take on the fresh spicy and woody framework found in Ulric de Varens UDV Star.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Star, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 690 community ratings.
Shares the woody, herbal character of Ulric de Varens UDV Star, leaning into a fresh and spicy herbal heart.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Star, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,305 community ratings.
Delivers a punchy citrus and aromatic blend reminiscent of Ulric de Varens UDV Star with solid longevity.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Star, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 130 community ratings.
Combines bright citrus and deep woody facets in the same territory as Ulric de Varens UDV Star.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Star, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,839 community ratings.
Echoes the aromatic, lavender-heavy freshness of Ulric de Varens UDV Star with a smooth, classic finish.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens UDV Star, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 133 community ratings.
Roberto Capucci L'Homme Suave (Sauvage), at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Ulric de Varens UDV Star's own estimate.
Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens UDV Star.
Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ulric de Varens UDV Star itself sells from $13.29 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens UDV Star. 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. Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens UDV Star notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-16.