Fragrance comparison

Version Black vs Ulric One

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

1 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ulric One

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

2.502 votes

Rank #67,523 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 1 of 1 categories.

Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ulric One
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Version Black1/1

Ulric One0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Version Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Ulric OneAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

Top

PineappleGreen NotesMandarin OrangePapayaBergamotCardamomLemon

Heart

NutmegVioletOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Version Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#67,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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Ulric One by Atelier Ulric Fragrances starts with a bright splash of citrus led by bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange. Sharp green notes join sweet papaya and pineapple, giving the top a brief tropical lift before cardamom adds a gentle touch of warm spice. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts tow…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Version Black or Ulric One?

Version Black takes 1 of 1 categories. Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes; Ulric One is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ulric One for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Version Black and Ulric One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg.

Is Version Black or Ulric One better for summer or winter?

Version Black suits daytime wear; Ulric One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Black and Ulric One?

Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood. Ulric One has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Papaya, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar.