Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

5 wins

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #60,974 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

Anvers5/6

Noir Gem1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnversUlrich Lang

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerAnversRating 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

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageAnvers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerAnversLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall63

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 12%

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#60,974

PerfumerNot listed

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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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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 Noir Gem?

Anvers takes 5 of 6 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers or Noir Gem?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Noir Gem?

Anvers projects furthest (Anvers 58/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lime and Mint.

Is Anvers or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Anvers suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers and Noir Gem?

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. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.