Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Art Collection Ylang

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Art Collection Ylang

M. Micallef

4.0012 votes

Rank #50,365 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art Collection Ylang takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anvers
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Art Collection Ylang
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Anvers1/4

Art Collection Ylang3/4

Ratings & consensus: Art Collection Ylang
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Art Collection Ylang
Sillage & projection: Art Collection Ylang
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anvers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnversUlrich Lang

Art Collection YlangM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 17%Want 68%

Category winnerArt Collection YlangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArt Collection Ylang

SillageArt Collection Ylang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilSageBergamotLimeMintTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyGeraniumVioletJasmineSesame

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossGuavaLeatherAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

TangerineMintArtemisiaSageGeraniumRosemary

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CoconutVanillaMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSage, Mint, Tangerine and Geranium. Durations are only published for Anvers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall63

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,095

PerfumerRoger Szmulewicz, Ulrich Lang

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,365

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnversHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang Anvers begins with an energetic burst of fresh garden basil, tart lime, and cool mint. That brisk green bite softens as unexpected honey and floral violet seep into the heart, softening the initial kitchen-herb punch. Underneath, a grounded base of oakmoss, dark leather, and earthy woods anchors the scent …

Reviews →

Art Collection Ylang by M. Micallef is a unique floral fragrance that balances aromatic herbs with tropical sweetness. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and tangerine before softening into a lush heart of ylang-ylang and magnolia. Perfect for warm spring days, this scent offers a distinctive profile for those who en…

Reviews →

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, Anvers or Art Collection Ylang?

Art Collection Ylang takes 3 of 4 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Art Collection Ylang is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Art Collection Ylang for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Art Collection Ylang?

Art Collection Ylang lasts longest (Art Collection Ylang 90/100, Anvers 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Art Collection Ylang?

Art Collection Ylang projects furthest (Art Collection Ylang 77/100, Anvers 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Art Collection Ylang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Sage, Mint, Tangerine and Geranium.

Is Anvers or Art Collection Ylang better for summer or winter?

Anvers suits daytime wear; Art Collection Ylang suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers and Art Collection Ylang?

Anvers has top notes of Basil, Sage, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Honey, Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Guava, Leather and Amber. Art Collection Ylang has top notes of Tangerine, Mint, Artemisia and Sage, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Musk and Oakmoss.