Fragrance comparison

al03 vs Esoteric

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

3 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,518 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Esoteric

Parfums Vintage

3.333 votes

Rank #24,781 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories.

al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Esoteric
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

al033/4

Esoteric1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esoteric
Sillage & projection: al03
Value for money: al03
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

EsotericParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityEsoteric

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value38

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

MaceBergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesGeraniumCarnationJasmineRoseCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmberTonka BeanCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Esoteric, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,518

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#24,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

al03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Lime, Bergamot, Lavender, Mint, Gardenia, Lemon, Petitgrain, Pineapple and Peach; middle notes are Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia, Geranium, Tarragon, Nutmeg, Carnation, …

Reviews →

Esoteric by Parfums Vintage presents an intricate aromatic profile constructed around traditional green and herbal elements. The composition opens with an energetic splash of lemon and bergamot, shaded by culinary herbal accents of rosemary, tarragon, and lavender alongside the dry heat of mace. As the bright start re…

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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, al03 or Esoteric?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Esoteric is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Esoteric for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Esoteric?

Esoteric lasts longest (Esoteric 80/100, al03 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Esoteric?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Esoteric 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al03 and Esoteric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary.

Is al03 or Esoteric better for summer or winter?

al03 suits daytime wear; Esoteric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al03 and Esoteric?

al03 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Incense. Esoteric has top notes of Mace, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.