The Perfume Library

Varensia White

7.3

Ulric de Varens · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Varensia White opens with apple, peach and neroli before moving into a floral heart of orange blossom and tuberose, a fresh, sweet scent for women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. It reads feminine, though some voters call it modern or classic. The first impression is fruity and bright, with apple and peach lifted by neroli. Orange blossom and tuberose give the heart a creamy, floral body. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean make it powdery and sweet. Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi and Dior J'adore In Joy have a close profile.

UDV Night

6.8

Ulric de Varens · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ulric de Varens UDV Night is a fresh, gourmand fragrance for men that pairs citrus and fruit with sweet spice. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness of apple, pineapple, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, cinnamon and cedarwood come forward while orange blossom softens the sweetness. The base of teakwood, amberwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, sweet finish, with a synthetic edge running through the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread the four seasons almost evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can also work for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with a clear modern side. Tonino Lamborghini Prestigio and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

UDV for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Ulric de Varens · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ulric de Varens UDV for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent built on mint, rosemary and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most call it masculine, with some calling it classic. The notes read as one whole: mint and rosemary bring an aromatic freshness, while mugwort pulls it towards a bitter green. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody base, and musk softens the edges. Beside the fresh, citrusy feel there is a slightly sweet, spicy and synthetic side too. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver have a close profile.

UDV Flash

6.7

Ulric de Varens · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens UDV Flash is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of lemon, mandarin orange and apple with marine notes and cardamom. Lemon, mandarin orange and apple lead the top, while marine notes and cardamom add an aquatic, lightly spicy edge. The heart brings a soft floral touch through orange blossom, thyme, cinnamon and lavender. Labdanum, cedarwood, amber, sandalwood and patchouli form a woody base, and the overall impression stays fresh with a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for business and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Mini Vanille

4.9

Ulric de Varens

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Mini Vanille is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand side, leaning towards autumn and winter days. Mandarin orange, apricot leaf and mango open bright and fruity. At the heart, yellow freesia, vanilla orchid and white peony add a soft floral note. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, settling into a powdery, sweet and slightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening, night out and business also get votes. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Joop! Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Guilty Black.

Mini Sexy

5.3

Ulric de Varens

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Mini Sexy is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent built around iris, vanilla and liquorice. Mini Sexy has moderate longevity and weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and name leisure and daily wear as its main uses. More than half of those voting call it feminine, and a good share also see it as modern. The scent reads floral and sweet as a whole. Iris and floral notes set a powdery base, while vanilla softens it into something gourmand. Liquorice and woodruff add a spicy, slightly oriental edge, and bergamot brings a fruity brightness. There is a synthetic feel to it as well.

Jacques Saint Pres - Ciel

7.2

Ulric de Varens

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Jacques Saint Pres - Ciel is a powdery women's fragrance that rests the soft floral feel of white rose, iris and violet on the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. It reads as a single piece: white rose, iris and violet form a floral, powdery front, tonka bean and vanilla settle it onto a creamy, sweet base, and musk softens the edges. Synthetic and oriental touches sit among the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also common. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Gucci The Virgin Violet and Tous Oh! The Origin (Eau de Parfum).

Mini Pink

6.2

Ulric de Varens

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Mini Pink is a feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand streak, and it suits daily and relaxed wear. Bergamot and heliotrope give it a fresh but powdery floral side. Caramel, vanilla and tonka bean turn that into a soft, sugary sweetness, while sandalwood leaves a creamy woodiness underneath. A faintly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for daily and leisure wear; spring, fall and winter get almost equal votes, with summer a little behind. It reads feminine and modern. Pascal Morabito Pure Perle and Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Istanbul share a close profile.

Cotton Musk

6.6

Ulric de Varens · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Cotton Musk is a fresh, powdery feminine scent built around white musk and white lilac; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily or leisure wear leads, with office wear close behind. Half call it feminine. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one piece. White musk and white lilac set a clean, floral, powdery base, with vanilla adding sweetness and amber warmth. A faint synthetic, slightly animal trace sits behind. Galimard Evie and Dedcool Milk have a close profile.

Mini Love

6.8

Ulric de Varens

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens Mini Love is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Mandarin orange and grapefruit give it a fresh, citrusy lift. Rose, violet and cherry blossom add a powdery floral softness, lingonberry brings a fruity sweetness, and sandalwood balances it quietly in the background. Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

#Varensflirt - Mojito Love

6.9

Ulric de Varens · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ulric de Varens #Varensflirt - Mojito Love is a fresh, fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use also possible. It reads as feminine and modern. The top opens with lime zest, mint and an ice accord, while cane sugar sweetens them slightly. In the heart, blossoms and coconut water add a soft, creamy touch. Sugar and musk settle at the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and sweet.

Gold-Issime

6.2

Ulric de Varens · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Gold-Issime is a floral women's fragrance led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, with a powdery, creamy side that gives it a soft, classic feel. Most voters call it feminine, with some seeing it as classic and fewer as modern. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and spring and fall are the seasons most often chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings out. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: a bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and orange blossom is freshened by aldehydes, while violet and rice powder add a powdery, creamy softness. A sweet, lightly spicy tone rounds out the fresh, slightly synthetic air. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Lancaster Le Parfum Solaire have a close profile.

Varens Original - French Sweets

7.4

Ulric de Varens · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Varens Original - French Sweets is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs candied apple with vanilla and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with candied apple. In the heart, jasmine and orchid add a soft floral note, while vanilla and Brazilian rosewood settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. The gourmand and fruity side meets a light spicy warmth. Collines de Provence Vanille and Lancôme Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

UDV Star

6.8

Ulric de Varens · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens UDV Star is a men's fragrance where fresh and citrus accords lead, backed by a leathery, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it mostly in spring, autumn and summer, for daily, leisure and office use; evening and night-out wear is less common. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a sweet, fruity freshness. Sage and lavender in the heart add an aromatic, floral touch, and leather and patchouli settle into a woody, spicy base. Dior Dior Homme Cologne and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Jacques Saint Pres - Indra

7.0

Ulric de Varens

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Jacques Saint Pres - Indra is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, powdery side and a spicy touch, made for women and suited to daytime wear. It opens with aldehydes, orange, galbanum and bergamot; at the heart, clove, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and orange blossom give it a garden-like feel. The base brings moss, musk, iris and jasmine forward, while amber and peach soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre and Ex Nihilo Emphasize.

Varensia

7.3

Ulric de Varens · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Varensia is a women's perfume with a floral, fruity character, softened by powdery and woody touches. Mandarin orange and neroli bring a fruity brightness, powdery notes soften it, and woods lay a dry base underneath. Among the accords, the floral and fruity sides lead, while spicy and oriental tones stay in the background and creamy and chypre touches give it a classic feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time while still working for daytime and the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic.

UDV Wild

6.2

Ulric de Varens · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Ulric de Varens UDV Wild is a fresh, fruity and sweet men's fragrance that opens on apple and settles into spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also mentioned. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with apple, bergamot and cinnamon leaf, where fresh fruit meets a sweet spice. The heart holds elemi resin, rosemary and labdanum, and the base rests on musk, patchouli and sandalwood. Gourmand and synthetic touches also sit among its accords. Boss Bottled Intense and Bentley Momentum Intense have a close profile.

Varens Sweet - Vanille Caramel

7.5

Ulric de Varens · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet - Vanille Caramel is a sweet women's scent that most voters place in fall and winter, and that suits daily wear. It opens with vanilla and syrup. At the heart, coconut, toffee and brown sugar turn the sweetness creamy. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and musk lays down a soft footing. The accords read sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick fall most often, followed by winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. Its profile is close to Clean Whipped Vanilla and Kayali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22.

UDV Blue for Men

5.3

Ulric de Varens · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens UDV Blue for Men is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent for men, light and easy enough for everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions named most often are daily wear, leisure, sport and business. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and a good share also find it modern. Orange blossom and pineapple open it, with lily of the valley, lavender and geranium in the heart. Musk, woods and amber sit at the base. The overall impression is fresh and green, steadied by a woody backdrop. Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Sheer have a close profile.

Varens Sweet - Cerise Pistache

6.6

Ulric de Varens · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet - Cerise Pistache is a fruity, sweet and creamy gourmand for women, built around cherry and pistachio. It lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office and nights out. Galimard Ruby Chéri (Parfum) and Câline Soleil de France have a close profile. It opens with sour cherry and cherry. In the heart, cherry blossom and pistachio soften it. The base of almond, musk and sandalwood settles the sweetness onto a creamy ground.

Varens d'Orient Elixir

7.5

Ulric de Varens · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulric de Varens Varens d'Orient Elixir is a sweet, spicy oriental with a fruity, woody and faintly smoky character, positioned as a men's fragrance. Amber and musk lay down a sweet, soft base. Cardamom and spicy notes add warmth, while lemon zest brings a touch of freshness. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver push the woody, smoky side forward, with a resinous and slightly synthetic tone alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, with summer a small minority. It is picked more for evenings and nights out, though it also works by day and at the office. Most voters find it masculine. Nobile 1942 Malvs and Al Haramain Platinum Oud have a close profile.

UDV Black for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Ulric de Varens

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Ulric de Varens UDV Black for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of grapefruit, green apple and bergamot on a woody base of oakmoss and cedarwood. Grapefruit, green apple and bergamot come first, with citrus and green accords giving it a crisp start. White blossoms and geranium soften the middle, and the base settles into woody, slightly spicy oakmoss and cedarwood. A light sweetness and fruitiness runs through the whole scent. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its character reads masculine and modern. Coach Coach Green and Parfums de Marly Greenley have a close profile.

Cotton Musk Original

7.9

Ulric de Varens · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ulric de Varens Cotton Musk Original is a fresh, powdery, lightly sweet feminine scent that leaves a clean, soft trail for everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable without being loud. Most voters pick spring, with summer, winter and fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with white musk and bitter orange for a bright start. Honeysuckle, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral heart. Sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla then settle it into a creamy, sweet base. Jil Sander Softly and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

#Varensflirt - Exotic Sun

6.5

Ulric de Varens · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens #Varensflirt - Exotic Sun is a fresh, fruity and sweet fragrance for women, with a light tropical feel. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it softly surrounds the wearer without lasting all day. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing the office. It reads as a feminine scent. Mango and passion fruit bring a juicy freshness at the start. Lotus, water lily and passion flower give the heart a light floral quality. Coconut and musk settle the base into something creamy and sweet, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Hawaiian Tropic Summer Dreams and Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun share a close profile.