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al03 vs Guerlain Homme

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

Updated 2,587 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • al03

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Guerlain Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

al034/7
Guerlain Homme3/7
Ratings & consensus
Guerlain Homme
Community sentiment
Guerlain Homme
Longevity
al03
Sillage & projection
al03
Value for money
al03
Versatility
al03
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Guerlain Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
al03biehl parfumkunstwerke
Guerlain HommeGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%
4.25/ 5 · 2,460 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerGuerlain HommeRating 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

45%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

2,460 votes

Category winnerGuerlain HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value54
Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
amber69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
Scent match47%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
Notes
MojitoLimeMintVetiverBergamotRumCedarGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer37
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night67
Spring91
Summer100
Fall34
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men84
Unisex13
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,456

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#965

PerfumerSylvaine Delacourte, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerGuerlain HommeHigher 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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Guerlain Homme brings the crisp, refreshing character of a chilled mojito into a classic woody aromatic cologne. Built by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Sylvaine Delacourte, the scent centers on sharp lime, crushed garden mint, and a splash of sweet rum. As the effervescent citrus settles, green geranium adds a crisp fl…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, al03 or Guerlain Homme?

al03 takes 4 of 7 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Guerlain Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 2,460 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Guerlain Homme for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Guerlain Homme?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Guerlain Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Guerlain Homme?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Guerlain Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al03 and Guerlain Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mint and Geranium.

Is al03 or Guerlain Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in al03 and Guerlain Homme?

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. Guerlain Homme features Mojito, Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Bergamot.

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