Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Nouveau Bowery

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Nouveau Bowery

Bond No 9

3.8398 votes

Rank #16,068 CitrusAromatic

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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nouveau Bowery
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Anvers24/7

Nouveau Bowery3/7

Ratings & consensus: Anvers2
Community sentiment: Anvers2
Longevity: Nouveau Bowery
Sillage & projection: Anvers2
Value for money: Nouveau Bowery
Versatility: Anvers2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nouveau Bowery

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anvers2Ulrich Lang

Nouveau BoweryBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.83/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

41%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerAnvers2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNouveau Bowery

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNouveau BoweryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Notes

LimeBergamotBasilOakmossThymeVetiverMandarin OrangeWoody NotesLilyVioletIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Bergamot and Lily. 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

Spring66

Summer100

Fall37

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnvers2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

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

Men32

Unisex64

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#16,068

PerfumerRobertet

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNouveau BoweryHigher 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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Nouveau Bowery opens with a sharp, green citrus profile built around lime, bergamot and mandarin, then settles into basil, thyme, vetiver and mossy woods. It feels brisk, aromatic and slightly earthy rather than sweet. This is a good fit for warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes classic citrus perfumes with …

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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 Nouveau Bowery?

Anvers2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Nouveau Bowery is rated 3.83/5 from 98 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nouveau Bowery for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Nouveau Bowery?

Nouveau Bowery lasts longest (Nouveau Bowery 73/100, Anvers2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Nouveau Bowery?

Projection is very close: Anvers2 66/100, Nouveau Bowery 64/100 for sillage.

Do Anvers2 and Nouveau Bowery smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Bergamot and Lily.

Is Anvers2 or Nouveau Bowery better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Nouveau Bowery?

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. Nouveau Bowery features Lime, Bergamot, Basil, Oakmoss and Thyme.