Ulric de Varens Mini Dream: released in 2013, fruity, woody and rum, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulric de Varens Mini Dream dupe we found is Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal — 85% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulric de Varens Mini Dream dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Mini Dream | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal | 85% | about $75 (+400%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Viktor&Rolf Bonbon | 84% | about $130 (+767%) | 6h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium | 83% | about $100 (+567%) | 6h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Ulric de Varens Exotic Sun | 86% | about $15 | 3h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Axis Floral | 83% | about $10 (−33%) | 6h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Leans into a richer, honeyed sweetness reminiscent of the decadent fruit and warm base notes in Ulric de Varens Mini Dream.
It shares its white floral, citrus and patchouli accords with Ulric de Varens Mini Dream, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 9,962 community ratings.
Features a dense, sweet caramel and fruit profile in the same indulgent territory as Ulric de Varens Mini Dream.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fruity accords with Ulric de Varens Mini Dream, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 6,258 community ratings.
Explores a warm, spicy floral depth that parallels the rich base of Ulric de Varens Mini Dream.
It shares its white floral, warm spicy and woody accords with Ulric de Varens Mini Dream, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 34,996 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, tropical fruit character of Ulric de Varens Mini Dream, sharing a similar solar sweetness.
It shares its fruity accords with Ulric de Varens Mini Dream, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 40 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant floral and sweet fruit core reminiscent of the bright opening found in Ulric de Varens Mini Dream.
It shares its citrus, woody and fruity accords with Ulric de Varens Mini Dream, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 18 community ratings.
Axis Floral, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Ulric de Varens Mini Dream.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Ulric de Varens Mini Dream.
Ulric de Varens Exotic Sun, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal actually costs about $90 a year MORE than Ulric de Varens Mini Dream. 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. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulric de Varens Mini Dream notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-16.