Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe — closest scent matches

Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense: released in 2016, citrus, green and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe?

The closest Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense scent match we found is Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri — 86% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseProjection
1Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri86%about $50* (+233%)4h vs 5h7/10
2Jeanne en Provence Lavande & Vetiver79%about $20* (+33%)4h vs 5h6/10
34711 Original Eau de Cologne78%about $45* (+200%)2h vs 5h7/10
4Clean Warm Cotton77%about $45* (+200%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Jeanne Arthes Smiley83%about $157h vs 5h6/10
  1. Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri — 86% scent match

    Captures the sparkling mandarin and Mediterranean citrus brightness reminiscent of Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, though with a smoother finish.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 3,847 community ratings.

  2. Jeanne en Provence Lavande & Vetiver — 79% scent match

    Shares the crisp aromatic freshness found in Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, offering a similarly uplifting green herbal vibe.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 368 community ratings.

  3. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 78% scent match

    Offers a classic splash of citrus and aromatic greens in the same refreshing spirit as Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 6,589 community ratings.

  4. Clean Warm Cotton — 77% scent match

    Delivers a soapy, clean freshness that mirrors the crisp everyday wearability of Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

  5. Jeanne Arthes Smiley — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the bright citrus and sweet fruit character of Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, keeping a similarly cheerful profile.

    It shares its sweet, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 155 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne Arthes Smiley, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe lasts longest?

Jeanne Arthes Smiley, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense.

Which Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe is closest to the original?

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri actually costs about $50 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense. 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.

Will a Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jeanne Arthes Smiley comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-15.