Fragrance comparison

al03 vs Forte + Forte

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

5 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,453 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Forte + Forte

Profumi del Forte

3.8142 votes

Rank #33,225 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 5 of 7 categories.

al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forte + Forte
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

al035/7

Forte + Forte1/7

Ratings & consensus: al03
Community sentiment: Forte + Forte
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: al03
Versatility: al03
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

Forte + ForteProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.81/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%

Category winneral03Rating 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

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerForte + ForteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevityal03

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

iris48%

earthy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmineCloves

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer100

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night14

Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,453

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#33,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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, …

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Forte + Forte by Profumi del Forte brings a sharp, sunlit burst of citrus to the skin, leading with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender, petitgrain, and leafy tarragon balances the bright fruit immediately. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a pow…

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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 Forte + Forte?

al03 takes 5 of 7 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Forte + Forte?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Forte + Forte?

Projection is very close: al03 65/100, Forte + Forte 65/100 for sillage.

Do al03 and Forte + Forte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain.

Is al03 or Forte + Forte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, al03 is the stronger pick. al03 suits daytime wear; Forte + Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al03 and Forte + Forte?

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. Forte + Forte has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Patchouli and White Musk.