Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Dunhill Fresh

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 614 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Dunhill Fresh

Alfred Dunhill

4.03542 votes

Rank #24,927 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anvers
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dunhill Fresh
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Anvers4/7

Dunhill Fresh3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dunhill Fresh
Community sentiment: Dunhill Fresh
Longevity: Anvers
Sillage & projection: Anvers
Value for money: Dunhill Fresh
Versatility: Anvers
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

Dunhill FreshAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

4.03/ 5 · 542 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

Category winnerDunhill FreshRating 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

32%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

Category winnerDunhill FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageAnvers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDunhill FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

green100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

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

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

Green NotesMintBasilLavenderFreesiaSage

Heart

VioletIrisMimosa

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmberCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBasil, Sage, Mint and Violet. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

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#24,927

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

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 →

Dunhill Fresh by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody fragrance for men. Dunhill Fresh was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Green Notes, Mint, Basil, Lavender, Freesia and Sage; middle notes are Violet, Iris, Mimosa and Freesia; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, A…

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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 Dunhill Fresh?

Anvers takes 4 of 7 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Dunhill Fresh is rated 4.03/5 from 542 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Fresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Dunhill Fresh?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Dunhill Fresh 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Dunhill Fresh?

Anvers projects furthest (Anvers 58/100, Dunhill Fresh 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Dunhill Fresh smell similar?

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

Is Anvers or Dunhill Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anvers is the stronger pick. For winter, Anvers is the stronger pick. Anvers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers and Dunhill Fresh?

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. Dunhill Fresh has top notes of Green Notes, Mint, Basil and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Iris and Mimosa, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli.