Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Jacomo de Jacomo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,009 ratings analysed

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jacomo de Jacomo

Jacomo

3.96937 votes

Rank #503 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Anvers
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Anvers1/7

Jacomo de Jacomo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnversUlrich Lang

Jacomo de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.96/ 5 · 937 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating 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

46%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

917 votes

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo

SillageJacomo de Jacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy

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

Notes

ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil and Oakmoss. 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

Spring44

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

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#503

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher 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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Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…

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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 Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Anvers 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Anvers 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy accords. Common notes include Basil and Oakmoss.

Is Anvers or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers and Jacomo de Jacomo?

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. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.