Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

Olivier Durbano

4.27335 votes

Rank #5,804 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Anvers21/7

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Community sentiment: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Longevity: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Sillage & projection: Anvers2
Value for money: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Versatility: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anvers2Ulrich Lang

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Olivier Durbano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.27/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Rating 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

45%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

PepperCarawayCardamomAfrican Orange FlowerCoriander

Heart

OlibanumIncenseMyrhhFrench labdanumBenzoin

Base

ImmortelleVirginia CedarVetiverSandalwoodOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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

Spring49

Summer38

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

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

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#5,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Higher 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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This woody spicy scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and caraway before settling into a cold, mineralic incense. Unlike traditional amber scents that feel thick and sticky, this one is bone-dry and transparent. A strong base of Somalian olibanum, Virginia cedar, and immortelle holds the scent on the skin. I…

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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 Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) takes 6 of 7 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) is rated 4.27/5 from 335 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) lasts longest (Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) 68/100, Anvers2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Anvers2 projects furthest (Anvers2 66/100, Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers2 and Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is Anvers2 or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anvers2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) is the stronger pick. Anvers2 suits daytime wear; Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

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. Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) has top notes of Pepper, Caraway, Cardamom and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Olibanum, Incense, Myrhh and French labdanum, a base of Immortelle, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.