Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Barolo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Barolo

O Boticário

4.24147 votes

Rank #25,835 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barolo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Barolo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Anvers22/7

Barolo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anvers2Ulrich Lang

BaroloO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.24/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 28%Had 72%Want 0%

Category winnerBaroloRating 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

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerBaroloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBarolo

SillageBarolo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBaroloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

wine77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

black figMarmaladePepperSaffronRhuburbCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Red WineMexican chocolateRed CurrantGeraniumIrisRose

Base

Virginia CedarAmberVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRhuburb, Pepper, Bergamot and Vetiver. 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

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnvers2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#25,835

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnvers2Higher 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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Barolo by O Boticário is a rich, comforting woody fragrance built around dark red wine, sweet fig jam, and warm Virginia cedar. Right after spraying, it delivers a burst of juicy black fig, tangy rhubarb, and cracked black pepper before mellowing into dark Mexican chocolate and velvety rose petals. The dry-down settle…

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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 Barolo?

Barolo takes 5 of 7 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Barolo is rated 4.24/5 from 147 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Barolo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Barolo?

Barolo lasts longest (Barolo 74/100, Anvers2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Barolo?

Projection is very close: Barolo 67/100, Anvers2 66/100 for sillage.

Do Anvers2 and Barolo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rhuburb, Pepper, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Anvers2 or Barolo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Barolo?

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. Barolo has top notes of black fig, Marmalade, Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Red Wine, Mexican chocolate, Red Currant and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.