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.
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:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri | 86% | about $50* (+233%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jeanne en Provence Lavande & Vetiver | 79% | about $20* (+33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 78% | about $45* (+200%) | 2h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Clean Warm Cotton | 77% | about $45* (+200%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Jeanne Arthes Smiley | 83% | about $15 | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jeanne Arthes Smiley, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Jeanne Arthes Smiley, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Ulric de Varens Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense.
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
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.
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.