Ulric de Varens Original Borneo Dream
How it smells
The first thing you smell is watermelon. The heart brings ylang-ylang and jasmine. On the skin it settles into Virginia cedar. Overall it smells ozonic and aquatic.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Original Borneo Dream notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Ulric de Varens Original Borneo Dream in detail
Original Borneo Dream is made by Ulric de Varens.
Other Ulric de Varens perfumes
The house has 46 perfumes here, led by Varensia, Udv and Cotton Musk.
Is Original Borneo Dream your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is ozonic (100%), followed by aquatic and yellow floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy ozonic and aquatic smells and notes like ylang-ylang and Virginia cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.55 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: summer, fall, winter and spring. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
When in the day to wear Original Borneo Dream
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its ozonic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Jovan White Musk has more depth.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Jovan White Musk and Revlon Charlie White. Base notes like Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Original Borneo Dream dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jovan White Musk (4 shared notes), Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (4 shared notes), Revlon Charlie White (3 shared notes) and Tom Ford Soleil Blanc (2 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Original Borneo Dream?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Original Borneo Dream project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.