Fragrance comparison

al02 vs Royal Brand Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

4 wins

al02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.90304 votes

Rank #4,146 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al02 takes 4 of 5 categories.

al02
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

al024/5

Royal Brand Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: al02
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: al02
Sillage & projection: al02
Value for money: Royal Brand Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al02

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

al02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winneral02Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

Longevityal02

Sillageal02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyal Brand GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCardamomCarnationJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanFrench labdanumIncenseSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,146

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#62,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winneral02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

al02 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. al02 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Plum, Peach, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tonka Bea…

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Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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, al02 or Royal Brand Gold?

al02 takes 4 of 5 categories. al02 is rated 3.90/5 from 304 votes; Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose al02 for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, al02 or Royal Brand Gold?

al02 lasts longest (al02 80/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al02 or Royal Brand Gold?

al02 projects furthest (al02 69/100, Royal Brand Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al02 and Royal Brand Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.

Is al02 or Royal Brand Gold better for summer or winter?

Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al02 and Royal Brand Gold?

al02 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, French labdanum, Incense and Sandalwood. Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.