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Nike Graphite vs Anvers

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

Updated 118 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Nike Graphite

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Anvers

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nike Graphite1/7
Anvers6/7
Ratings & consensus
Anvers
Community sentiment
Anvers
Longevity
Anvers
Sillage & projection
Anvers
Value for money
Nike Graphite
Versatility
Anvers
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Anvers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nike GraphiteNike
AnversUlrich Lang
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.41/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 66%Had 17%Want 18%
3.64/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
Category winnerAnversRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
35%Like
28%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate

46 votes

22%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAnversMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageAnvers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value38
Category winnerNike GraphiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
green77%
animalic69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintVioletLabdanum
Heart
LavenderGingerSage
Base
LeatherOakmossCedar
Top15-30 mins
BasilSageBergamotLimeMintTangerine
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyGeraniumVioletJasmineSesame
Base6-8 hrs
OakmossGuavaLeatherAmberWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesMint, Violet, Sage and Leather. Durations are only published for Anvers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer29
Fall67
Winter29
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer46
Fall63
Winter46
Day100
Night63
Category winnerAnversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex16
Women4
Men54
Unisex46
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,142

PerfumerRoger Szmulewicz, Ulrich Lang

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAnversHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike Graphite is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp opening of mint and violet. It transitions into a grounded heart of sage and lavender before resting on a rugged base of leather and oakmoss. This scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a grounded, masculine profile that stays within …

Reviews →

Ulrich Lang Anvers begins with an energetic burst of fresh garden basil, tart lime, and cool mint. That brisk green bite softens as unexpected honey and floral violet seep into the heart, softening the initial kitchen-herb punch. Underneath, a grounded base of oakmoss, dark leather, and earthy woods anchors the scent …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nike Graphite or Anvers?

Anvers takes 6 of 7 categories. Nike Graphite is rated 3.41/5 from 46 votes; Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes. Choose Nike Graphite for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nike Graphite or Anvers?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Nike Graphite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nike Graphite or Anvers?

Anvers projects furthest (Anvers 58/100, Nike Graphite 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nike Graphite and Anvers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and mossy accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet, Sage and Leather.

Is Nike Graphite or Anvers better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anvers is the stronger pick. For winter, Anvers is the stronger pick. Nike Graphite suits daytime wear; Anvers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nike Graphite and Anvers?

Nike Graphite has top notes of Mint, Violet and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Cedar. Anvers has top notes of Basil, Sage, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Honey, Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Guava, Leather and Amber.

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