Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Charisma

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

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #21,813 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Anvers
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anvers1/5

Charisma3/5

Ratings & consensus: Charisma
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charisma
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Charisma
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

CharismaAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerCharismaRating 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

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBasil, Sage, Bergamot and Mint. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

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#21,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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 …

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Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

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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, Anvers or Charisma?

Charisma takes 3 of 5 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Charisma?

They last about the same: Charisma 69/100, Anvers 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Charisma?

Projection is very close: Anvers 58/100, Charisma 58/100 for sillage.

Do Anvers and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Sage, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Anvers or Charisma better for summer or winter?

Anvers suits daytime wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers and Charisma?

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. Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.