Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Eau d'Anvers

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

4 wins

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Eau d'Anvers

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.5315 votes

Rank #44,259 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M V2Q takes 4 of 6 categories.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau d'Anvers
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

M V2Q4/6

Eau d'Anvers1/6

Ratings & consensus: M V2Q
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M V2Q
Sillage & projection: M V2Q
Value for money: Eau d'Anvers
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: M V2Q

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M V2QPuredistance

Eau d'AnversLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 3%Want 57%

Category winnerM V2QRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

178 votes

33%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityM V2Q

SillageM V2Q

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEau d'AnversBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

sweet100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

honey77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomApple Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyRoseIndonesian Patchouli LeafTobaccoSpices

Base8-12 hrs

MyrrhSpanish LabdanumMadagascar VanillaMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Date 41%Work 24%Party 20%Casual 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 37%Casual 29%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#44,259

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerM V2QHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…

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Eau d'Anvers opens with a crisp burst of apple blossom and orange blossom, presenting an airy floral brightness that quickly gives way to something much deeper. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a thick, golden honey heart layered with warm spices, earthy Indonesian patchouli leaf, and dry tobacco. As i…

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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, M V2Q or Eau d'Anvers?

M V2Q takes 4 of 6 categories. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Eau d'Anvers is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau d'Anvers for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Eau d'Anvers?

M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Eau d'Anvers 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Eau d'Anvers?

M V2Q projects furthest (M V2Q 74/100, Eau d'Anvers 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M V2Q and Eau d'Anvers smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is M V2Q or Eau d'Anvers better for summer or winter?

M V2Q suits evening wear; Eau d'Anvers suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M V2Q and Eau d'Anvers?

M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. Eau d'Anvers has top notes of Orange Blossom and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Tobacco, a base of Myrrh, Spanish Labdanum, Madagascar Vanilla and Musk.