UDV
Ulric de VarensEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
UDV vs. Zino Davidoff
Is UDV better than Zino Davidoff?
Zino Davidoff rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliJasmine
aromaticwoodyfresh spicypatchouli
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between UDV and Zino Davidoff?
| UDV | Zino Davidoff | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 1986 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Preyssas | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do UDV and Zino Davidoff smell?
UDV
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Earthy
Green
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Zino Davidoff
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do UDV and Zino Davidoff share?
Top
LemonTangerineMintSageArtemisia
LavenderRosewoodClary SageBergamot
Heart
VetiverRosemaryGalbanum
RoseGeraniumJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
OakmossPatchouliMuskJasmine
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
LavenderRoseGeraniumJasmineLily of the Valley
Herbaceous Notes
RosemaryMintSageArtemisia
Clary Sage
Citric Notes
Lemon
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do UDV and Zino Davidoff work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, UDV or Zino Davidoff?
| UDV | Zino Davidoff | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about UDV and Zino Davidoff?
The mint-sage opening reads as confident rather than aggressive. That's the draw: this is a fragrance built for those who appreciate subtle complexity.UDV
This is the 1980s formula done right. Patchouli, rose, vanilla, it's not subtle, and that's the point. If you're hunting for something quiet and safe, keep scrolling.Zino Davidoff
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