Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst: almond, vanilla and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst scent match we found is La Rive Fleur de Femme — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Rive Fleur de Femme | 83% | about $25* (+25%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Eternia Women | 78% | about $30* (+50%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Avon Far Away Rebel | 73% | about $30 (+50%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara Violet Blossom | 70% | about $30* (+50%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Femme 2018 | 65% | about $20* | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar sweet, almond-forward profile that evokes the powdery warmth found in Varens d'Orient Amethyst.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and almond accords with Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst, opens on Almond too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 776 community ratings.
Offers a comparable blend of sweet, nutty, and floral notes that sits in the same family as the reference scent.
It shares its vanilla, citrus and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 174 community ratings.
Provides a similar sweet and powdery experience with a touch of floral depth reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,527 community ratings.
A soft, powdery floral scent that captures a similar sweet and comforting vibe to the reference.
It shares its vanilla, amber and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,219 community ratings.
Leans into a similar powdery, vanilla-musk territory that feels familiar to the reference fragrance.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,423 community ratings.
Zara Femme 2018, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Armaf Eternia Women, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst.
La Rive Fleur de Femme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — La Rive Fleur de Femme actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst. 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 Eternia Women comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Amethyst notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.