Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs Anvers

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,015 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anvers takes 5 of 6 categories.

Version Wood
Choose it for a woody 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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Version Wood1/6

Anvers5/6

Ratings & consensus: Anvers
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anvers
Sillage & projection: Anvers
Value for money: Version Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Anvers
Fragranxe ranking: Anvers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version WoodUlric de Varens

AnversUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

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

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

22%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAnvers

SillageAnvers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value38

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

BasilSageBergamotLimeMintTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyGeraniumVioletJasmineSesame

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossGuavaLeatherAmberWoodsy Notes

Category winnerAnversLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer46

Fall63

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,015

PerfumerRoger Szmulewicz, Ulrich Lang

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAnversHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Version Wood or Anvers?

Anvers takes 5 of 6 categories. Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes. Choose Version Wood for a woody 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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or Anvers?

Anvers lasts longest (Anvers 68/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Wood or Anvers?

Anvers projects furthest (Anvers 58/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Wood and Anvers smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Bergamot and Sage.

Is Version Wood or Anvers better for summer or winter?

Version Wood suits daytime wear; Anvers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Wood and Anvers?

Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.