Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Rain

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #22,982 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Rain

Extract

4.254 votes

Rank #55,782 MossyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rain
Choose it for a mossy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Anvers23/4

Rain1/4

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

RainExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnvers2

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

mossy100%

fresh spicy83%

earthy65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotLotusLime

Heart

TangerineBlackberry

Base

OakmossPepperVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Pepper, Bergamot and Vetiver. 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

Night20

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#55,782

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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Extract Rain opens with a sharp splash of fresh lime, zesty bergamot, and dewy aquatic lotus that feels like stepping outside right after a sudden summer thunderstorm. As the initial crisp spray settles on skin, sweet tangerine and dark blackberry add a refreshing fruity lift that keeps the blend lively. The base shif…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anvers2 or Rain?

Anvers2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Rain is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rain for a mossy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Rain?

Anvers2 lasts longest (Anvers2 63/100, Rain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Rain?

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

Do Anvers2 and Rain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Anvers2 or Rain better for summer or winter?

Anvers2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Rain?

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. Rain has top notes of Bergamot, Lotus and Lime, heart notes of Tangerine and Blackberry, a base of Oakmoss, Pepper and Vetiver.