Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 432 ratings analysed

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,526 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Anvers22/7

Azzaro 95/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Anvers2
Value for money: Azzaro 9
Versatility: Anvers2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anvers2Ulrich Lang

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAzzaro 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

LimeRhuburbBasilPepperCypressAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyJasmineVetiverMimosaSandalwoodRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossVanillaMuskVirginia CedarAmberOlibanum

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily, Vetiver and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Anvers2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnvers2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang Anvers2 opens with a sharp flash of green rhubarb and tart lime. It wakes up your senses right away. The opening feels crisp, almost like biting into a sour Granny Smith apple, before cooling basil and cypress needles temper the initial tartness. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into cl…

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Azzaro 9 is a classic 1984 floral composition that leans heavily into a dense, sunny yellow bouquet. Led by mimosa, tuberose, and hyacinth, it balances aldehyde brightness with a grounded base of oakmoss and incense. It performs best during spring days, offering a nostalgic, multifaceted garden experience that feels d…

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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, Anvers2 or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Anvers2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Anvers2 66/100, Azzaro 9 65/100 for sillage.

Do Anvers2 and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily, Vetiver and Mimosa.

Is Anvers2 or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. Anvers2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Azzaro 9?

Anvers2 has top notes of Lime, Rhuburb, Basil and Pepper, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Vetiver and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Musk. Azzaro 9 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Mimosa Petals, Tulip and Wisteria, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Incense and Sandalwood.