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al01 vs Iris Gris X.O.

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

Updated 171 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al01 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • al01

    Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Iris Gris X.O.

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

al013/4
Iris Gris X.O.1/4
Ratings & consensus
al01
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Iris Gris X.O.
Sillage & projection
al01
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
al01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
al01biehl parfumkunstwerke
Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.43/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%
3.40/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
Category winneral01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate

110 votes

10%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

Sillageal01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
green92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
iris88%
woody77%
violet65%
musky53%
fruity42%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot
Heart
NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber
Notes
Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Violet, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Iris Gris X.O., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer92
Fall46
Winter19
Day100
Night26
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex31
Women69

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Work 30%Casual 25%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,104

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winneral01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

Reviews →

Iris Gris X.O. by Legendary Fragrances delivers a faithful, eccentric homage to vintage perfumery. The scent pairs cool, earthy orris root with the velvety sweetness of ripe peach and powdery violet. Right after application, you get an intense, thick burst with an intentional vinegar flash that replicates aged flacons…

Reviews →
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, al01 or Iris Gris X.O.?

al01 takes 3 of 4 categories. al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes; Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al01 or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, al01 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al01 or Iris Gris X.O.?

al01 projects furthest (al01 57/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al01 and Iris Gris X.O. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Violet, Musk and Vetiver.

Is al01 or Iris Gris X.O. better for summer or winter?

al01 suits daytime wear; Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al01 and Iris Gris X.O.?

al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope.

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