UDV
Ulric de VarensEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
UDV vs. Tabak
Is UDV better than Tabak?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LemonMusk
aromaticcitruswoodyfresh spicy
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 Tabak?
| UDV | Tabak | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Preyssas | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do UDV and Tabak smell?
UDV
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Earthy
Green
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Tabak
Woody
Vanilla
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Powdery
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do UDV and Tabak share?
Top
LemonTangerineMintSageArtemisia
BergamotLemon
Heart
VetiverRosemaryGalbanum
GeraniumLavenderFloral Notes
Base
OakmossPatchouliMuskJasmine
Woody NotesTonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
GeraniumLavenderFloral Notes
Citric Notes
Lemon
BergamotLemon
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do UDV and Tabak work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, UDV or Tabak?
| UDV | Tabak | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about UDV and Tabak?
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
Not a loud fragrance. The vanilla is there, but it's not a dessert, it's the warmth of a room that's been lived in. Some will want it to shout. Those people are missing the point.Tabak
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