Fragrance comparison

al01 vs Pandora

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #15,455 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pandora

J. Casanova

4.2726 votes

Rank #20,185 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pandora takes 5 of 7 categories.

al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pandora
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

al012/7

Pandora5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pandora
Community sentiment: Pandora
Longevity: Pandora
Sillage & projection: Pandora
Value for money: Pandora
Versatility: al01
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

PandoraJ. Casanova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%

Category winnerPandoraRating 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

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerPandoraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPandora

SillagePandora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPandoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, floral and powdery

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

Top

HyacinthFruity NotesMarigoldBlack CurrantBergamotGalbanumGreen Notes

Heart

NarcissusRoseJasmineOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskMossCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Spring42

Summer8

Fall92

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,455

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#20,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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 →

Pandora by J. Casanova is a bold 1988 floral woody musk for women. This classic fragrance opens with an intense green burst of hyacinth and galbanum, settling into a rich heart of narcissus and jasmine. It is a powerful scent best suited for crisp autumn evenings or formal winter occasions when you want to make a last…

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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, al01 or Pandora?

Pandora takes 5 of 7 categories. al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes; Pandora is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pandora for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, al01 or Pandora?

Pandora lasts longest (Pandora 75/100, al01 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al01 or Pandora?

Pandora projects furthest (Pandora 68/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al01 and Pandora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Narcissus.

Is al01 or Pandora better for summer or winter?

For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pandora is the stronger pick. al01 suits daytime wear; Pandora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al01 and Pandora?

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. Pandora has top notes of Hyacinth, Fruity Notes, Marigold and Black Currant, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Moss.