Fragrance comparison

al01 vs Samambaia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 232 ratings analysed

5 wins

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #15,392 FruityGreen

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Samambaia

Phebo

3.9271 votes

Rank #19,307 GreenWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al01 takes 5 of 7 categories.

al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samambaia
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

al015/7

Samambaia2/7

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

SamambaiaPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

3.92/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 41%

Category winnerSamambaiaRating 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

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerSamambaiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevityal01

Sillageal01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winneral01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

green100%

white floral91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

floral65%

citrus56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and floral

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

GalbanumBergamotBlack PepperLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarMuskJasmineWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Violet and Gardenia. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men9

Unisex73

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,392

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#19,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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…

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Samambaia by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, bright bergamot, and crushed black pepper that feels like stepping into a damp botanical greenhouse. As the top notes settle, cool spring florality takes center stage through dewy hyacinth, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and soft violet. The base dries down in…

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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 Samambaia?

al01 takes 5 of 7 categories. al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes; Samambaia is rated 3.92/5 from 71 votes. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samambaia for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, al01 or Samambaia?

al01 lasts longest (al01 70/100, Samambaia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al01 or Samambaia?

al01 projects furthest (al01 57/100, Samambaia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al01 and Samambaia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Violet and Gardenia.

Is al01 or Samambaia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in al01 and Samambaia?

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. Samambaia has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Jasmine and White Musk.