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Anvers2 vs Basile Young

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

Updated 56 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Anvers2

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

  • Basile Young

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anvers22/4
Basile Young2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Anvers2
Sillage & projection
Basile Young
Value for money
Basile Young
Versatility
Not scored
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
Basile YoungBasile
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate96
Category winners

LongevityAnvers2

SillageBasile Young

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price value50
Category winnerBasile YoungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus 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
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
InformationalShared notesLime, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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
Night20
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men23
Unisex62
Women15
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerNot listed

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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Basile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anvers2 or Basile Young?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Basile Young?

Anvers2 lasts longest (Anvers2 63/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Basile Young?

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

Do Anvers2 and Basile Young smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Anvers2 or Basile Young better for summer or winter?

Anvers2 suits daytime wear; Basile Young suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Basile Young?

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. Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.

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