Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Lonestar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #31,840 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Anvers22/4

Lonestar2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lonestar
Sillage & projection: Anvers2
Value for money: Lonestar
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

LonestarJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

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

88%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both 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

Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium

Base

Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cypress, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#31,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lonestar by Juvena is an oriental fougere that balances herbal top notes with a warm, resinous undercurrent. Cypress and basil introduce a dry greenness, while castoreum and leather ground the blend in a masculine, retro style. It suits collectors seeking a clean yet animalic contrast.

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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 Lonestar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Lonestar?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Anvers2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Lonestar?

Anvers2 projects furthest (Anvers2 66/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers2 and Lonestar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Cypress, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Anvers2 or Lonestar better for summer or winter?

Anvers2 suits daytime wear; Lonestar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Lonestar?

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. Lonestar has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, oak moss, Olibanum and Benzoin.