Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Malbec

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,061 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Malbec

O Boticário

3.432,011 votes

Rank #28,457 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Anvers24/7

Malbec2/7

Ratings & consensus: Anvers2
Community sentiment: Anvers2
Longevity: Malbec
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Malbec
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

MalbecO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerAnvers2Rating 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

21%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

2,011 votes

Category winnerAnvers2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMalbec

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMalbecBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

Virginia CedarIncensePepperLimeMandarin OrangeCassisBergamotViolet Leaf

Heart

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Pepper, Bergamot and Sandalwood. 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

Spring37

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%

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#28,457

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

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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O Boticário Malbec is a grounded woody spicy fragrance that balances dry cedarwood with zesty citrus and dark warmth. It opens with a lively burst of lime, bergamot, and crushed black pepper before settling into a sturdy heart of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and smooth sandalwood. Inspired by traditional wine agi…

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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 Malbec?

Anvers2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Malbec?

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

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Malbec?

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

Do Anvers2 and Malbec smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Anvers2 or Malbec better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Malbec?

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. Malbec has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.