Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Marino Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

2 wins

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Marino Man

Kappa

3.502 votes

Rank #64,193 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marino Man
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Anvers22/3

Marino Man1/3

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

Marino ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAnvers2

SillageMarino Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, 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

PearLimeBasil

Heart

RosemaryPepperCypress

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPear Wood

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Pepper and Cypress. 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

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#64,193

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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Marino Man by Kappa offers a crisp blast of iced lime and green basil that settles into a clean, aquatic wood base. It works best as an easy, casual splash-on after a workout or on hot summer days. While the herbal rosemary and cypress give it a sporty edge, the scent remains close to the skin.

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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 Marino Man?

Anvers2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Marino Man is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marino Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Marino Man?

Anvers2 lasts longest (Anvers2 63/100, Marino Man 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Marino Man?

Marino Man projects furthest (Marino Man 75/100, Anvers2 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers2 and Marino Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Pepper and Cypress.

Is Anvers2 or Marino Man better for summer or winter?

Anvers2 suits daytime wear; Marino Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Marino Man?

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. Marino Man has top notes of Pear, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Pepper and Cypress, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Pear Wood.