Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Men

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #28,322 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Men4/7

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

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerMenRating 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

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerMenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageAnvers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · 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

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

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

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men89

Unisex9

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#28,322

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

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 …

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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 Men?

Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 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 Men?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Men?

Anvers projects furthest (Anvers 58/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lime and Geranium.

Is Anvers or Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers and 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. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.