Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling: released in 2019, vanilla, powdery and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling scent match we found is Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Iconique — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Iconique | 86% | about $45 (+200%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods | 85% | about $30* (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer | 84% | about $55 (+267%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Ulric de Varens Varens Original French Sweets | 90% | about $20 (+33%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Karzaz Vanille Crème | 88% | about $15 | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
A slightly elevated option that mirrors the dominant vanilla profile of Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling with additional depth.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and amber accords with Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 193 community ratings.
Connects with the warm, comforting vanilla aura of Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, blending in a smooth woody backbone.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,283 community ratings.
Brings out the sugary and powdery facets closely related to Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, keeping the sweetness front and center.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 78 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery amber warmth of Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, offering a cozy profile built around sweet vanilla.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, opens on Vanilla too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 9 community ratings.
Captures the sweet, balsamic, and powdery nuances of Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling within a richer, evening-wear context.
It shares its vanilla, amber and balsamic accords with Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 921 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Karzaz Vanille Crème, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling.
Ulric de Varens Varens Original French Sweets, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Iconique actually costs about $45 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.