How it smells
The first thing you smell is lemon and mandarin orange. The heart brings lemon verbena and cardamom. On the skin it settles into leather and woody notes. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
UDV V.I.P. 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
A closer look at Ulric de Varens UDV V.I.P. EDC
Ulric de Varens is the house behind UDV V.I.P. EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like lemon verbena and leather. Less obvious notes include bergamot. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Ulric de Varens perfumes worth knowing
This house has 46 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Varensia, Cotton Musk and Ulrich Lang Apsu.
UDV V.I.P.: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Memo Paris Memo Sicilian Leather but less than Prada Amber.
Is UDV V.I.P. long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Montblanc Explorer Extreme and Prada Amber last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1993.
Perfumes that smell like UDV V.I.P.
These perfumes have a close smell: Montblanc Explorer Extreme (4 shared notes), Prada Amber (4 shared notes), Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (4 shared notes) and Memo Paris Memo Sicilian Leather (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur starts from €26.
Quick answers
Can women wear UDV V.I.P.?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is UDV V.I.P. good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
What is the difference between UDV V.I.P. EDC and Udv?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.