Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Kunashir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Kunashir

Nimere Parfums

3.9111 votes

Rank #54,164 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kunashir takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Anvers2/5

Kunashir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Kunashir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anvers
Sillage & projection: Kunashir
Value for money: Kunashir
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

KunashirNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 23%Want 60%

Category winnerKunashirRating 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

9%Love

82%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageKunashir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKunashirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

green48%

herbal30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

BergamotLimeGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

BasilLemon VerbenaMint

Base

JasmineVetiverOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lime 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

Summer50

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#54,164

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

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 →

Kunashir by Nimere Parfums is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance that highlights a crisp blend of bergamot, lime, and grapefruit. Designed for both men and women, this 2015 release offers a sharp, clean profile that works especially well during hot summer days. Its blend of herbs and citrus creates a refreshing, invi…

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 Kunashir?

Kunashir takes 3 of 5 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Kunashir is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kunashir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Kunashir?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Kunashir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Kunashir?

Kunashir projects furthest (Kunashir 61/100, Anvers 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Kunashir smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lime and Mint.

Is Anvers or Kunashir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers and Kunashir?

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. Kunashir has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Basil, Lemon Verbena and Mint, a base of Jasmine, Vetiver, Oakmoss and White Musk.