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    UDV vs. Zino Davidoff

    UDV by Ulric de Varens bottle

    UDV

    Ulric de Varens
    Eau de Toilette1993
    Very similar
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    Zino Davidoff rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: UDV vs. Zino Davidoff
    UDVZino Davidoff
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19931986
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerDominique PreyssasMichel Almairac
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonTangerineMintSageArtemisia
    LavenderRosewoodClary SageBergamot
    Heart
    VetiverRosemaryGalbanum
    RoseGeraniumJasmineLily of the Valley
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliMuskJasmine
    PatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodAmberTonka BeanVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: UDV vs. Zino Davidoff
    UDVZino Davidoff
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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