Ulric de Varens Varensia: released in 1994, citrus, fruity and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens Varensia scent match we found is Ted Lapidus Rumba — 89% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Varensia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Varensia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lapidus Rumba | 89% | about $20 (+33%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Revlon Charlie Gold | 85% | about $15 | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt | 84% | about $20* (+33%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds | 84% | about $25 (+67%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Jean Couturier Coriandre | 82% | about $25* (+67%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Evokes the opulent fruity-chypre richness of Ulric de Varens Varensia with vibrant plum, carnation, and mossy warmth.
It shares its floral, fruity and aromatic accords with Ulric de Varens Varensia, opens on Bergamot and Raspberry too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,118 community ratings.
Captures the spicy peach and warm floral amber aesthetic reminiscent of Ulric de Varens Varensia at a budget-friendly value.
It shares its fruity, warm spicy and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Varensia, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,519 community ratings.
Leans into a soft, powdery oriental-floral profile that recalls the warm spicy carnation and aldehydic notes of Ulric de Varens Varensia.
It shares its warm spicy, floral and powdery accords with Ulric de Varens Varensia, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 5,199 community ratings.
Shares the sparkling aldehydes, bold white florals, and mossy dry-down characteristic of Ulric de Varens Varensia.
It shares its warm spicy, floral and citrus accords with Ulric de Varens Varensia, opens on Aldehydes, Neroli and Orange too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,396 community ratings.
Offers a greener, herbal-chypre perspective on the earthy oakmoss and floral heart of Ulric de Varens Varensia.
It shares its aromatic, earthy and mossy accords with Ulric de Varens Varensia, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,297 community ratings.
Revlon Charlie Gold, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Ted Lapidus Rumba, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Ulric de Varens Varensia.
Ted Lapidus Rumba, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ulric de Varens Varensia itself sells from $13.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Rumba actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Varensia. 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, these cover it: Ted Lapidus Rumba (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Ulric de Varens Varensia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-13.