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Ulric de VarensUDV

UDV For Men (EDT)

1993

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Versions Timeline

1993

UDV For Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$8 – $23

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"UDV For Men is a classic aromatic-citrus men's fragrance first launched in 1993. It is known for an opening built around lemon, tangerine, mint, sage, and artemisia, giving it a brisk, herbal freshness. The heart develops into a green aromatic structure with vetiver, rosemary, and galbanum, while the base settles into an earthy mossy-musky blend with patchouli and oakmoss. Community descriptions frequently place it in the tradition of affordable barbershop-style masculines from the 1990s. Its profile emphasizes dryness, herbal freshness, patchouli, and moss rather than modern sweetness. It remains notable for offering a strong traditional masculine identity at a very accessible price point."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Dry
Cold
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Fresh
Sophisticated
Powerful

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Formal
Meeting
Casual

Fun Facts

Fragrantica lists UDV as launched in 1993 and identifies it as one of the brand's signature men's releases.

The fragrance is still sold directly by Ulric de Varens in markets such as the US and Europe, showing unusual longevity for an inexpensive designer-market scent.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshSpicyWoodyEarthyChypreAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

lemon
tangerine
mint
sage
artemisia
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

vetiver
rosemary
galbanum
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

oakmoss
patchouli
musk
jasmine

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback describes UDV For Men as an inexpensive classic with a strong masculine, aromatic-woody character and a distinctly 1990s barbershop feel. Positive reviews often praise its value, office suitability, and earthy patchouli-moss drydown. Less favorable comments mention a synthetic or harsh citrus opening and note that newer bottles may feel less rich than older ones. Overall sentiment suggests a dependable traditional masculine EDT with better-than-expected performance for the price.”

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