Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,139 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men 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.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anvers3/7

Mackie for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnversUlrich Lang

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerMackie for MenRating 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

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMackie for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageAnvers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match55%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

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lime 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

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerAnversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

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#12,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher 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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Mackie for Men opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and Mandarin Orange balanced by herbal Basil, Nutmeg, and Bergamot. The citrus top quickly softens into a clean floral heart of Geranium, Violet, and Lily-of-the-Valley. As the fragrance settles on skin, it rests onto a dry woody foundation of Oakmoss, Sanda…

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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 Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Mackie for Men?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Mackie for Men?

Projection is very close: Anvers 58/100, Mackie for Men 56/100 for sillage.

Do Anvers and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lime and Geranium.

Is Anvers or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers and Mackie for Men?

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. Mackie for Men has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.