Fragrance comparison

Violetear vs Anvers2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Violetear

Wit & West

4.2010 votes

Rank #37,569 LavenderEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Anvers2

Ulrich Lang

3.9450 votes

Rank #23,116 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violetear takes 3 of 5 categories.

Violetear
Choose it for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Anvers2
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violetear3/5

Anvers22/5

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

VioletearWit & West

Anvers2Ulrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

Category winnerVioletearRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

34%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVioletear

SillageAnvers2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerVioletearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisBergamot

Heart

LavenderMimosaRose

Base

OakmossTonka BeanOlibanum

Top20-30 mins

LimeRhuburbBasilPepperCypressAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyJasmineVetiverMimosaSandalwoodRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossVanillaMuskVirginia CedarAmberOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Rose and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Anvers2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer54

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,569

PerfumerWhitney Swales

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAnvers2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violetear by Wit & West is an earthy, moss-forward fragrance that centers on a unique blend of lavender, iris, and mimosa. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent leans into a raw, botanical aesthetic that avoids traditional sweetness. It performs best in moderate temperatures, offering a distinct, grounded presence for t…

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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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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, Violetear or Anvers2?

Violetear takes 3 of 5 categories. Violetear is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Anvers2 is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes. Choose Violetear for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Anvers2 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violetear or Anvers2?

Violetear lasts longest (Violetear 70/100, Anvers2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violetear or Anvers2?

Anvers2 projects furthest (Anvers2 66/100, Violetear 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violetear and Anvers2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Violetear or Anvers2 better for summer or winter?

Violetear suits day or night wear; Anvers2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violetear and Anvers2?

Violetear has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum. 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.