Fragrance comparison

Anvers2 vs Uomini Mediterraneo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #21,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Uomini Mediterraneo

O Boticário

4.1729 votes

Rank #43,885 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uomini Mediterraneo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Uomini Mediterraneo
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anvers23/7

Uomini Mediterraneo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Uomini Mediterraneo
Community sentiment: Uomini Mediterraneo
Longevity: Anvers2
Sillage & projection: Anvers2
Value for money: Uomini Mediterraneo
Versatility: Uomini Mediterraneo
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

Uomini MediterraneoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoRating 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

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAnvers2

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · 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

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderCypressLimeBasil

Heart

Red ApplePineappleBlack CurrantOrange

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Cypress and Amalfi Lemon. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoMost 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#43,885

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

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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Uomini Mediterraneo by O Boticário delivers an immediate splash of coastal sunshine with a refreshing blast of zesty lime, tart Amalfi lemon, and crisp green cypress. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals a juicy blend of sweet red apple, ripe pineapple, and tangy black currant balanced by herbal Fre…

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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 Uomini Mediterraneo?

Uomini Mediterraneo takes 4 of 7 categories. Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Uomini Mediterraneo is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uomini Mediterraneo for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anvers2 or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Anvers2 lasts longest (Anvers2 63/100, Uomini Mediterraneo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers2 or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Anvers2 projects furthest (Anvers2 66/100, Uomini Mediterraneo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers2 and Uomini Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Cypress and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Anvers2 or Uomini Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anvers2 and Uomini Mediterraneo?

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. Uomini Mediterraneo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Cypress and Lime, heart notes of Red Apple, Pineapple, Black Currant and Orange, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Sandalwood and Amber.