Fragrance comparison

al03 vs Safe Word

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

7 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,721 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Safe Word

Antonio Maretti

3.6161 votes

Rank #30,098 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 7 of 7 categories.

al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Safe Word
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

al037/7

Safe Word0/7

Ratings & consensus: al03
Community sentiment: al03
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: al03
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

Safe WordAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.61/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

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

33%Love

26%Like

18%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

61 votes

Category winneral03Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value45

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

rose100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

woody69%

tropical61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

Top

PineappleBergamot

Heart

RoseGardenia

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Pineapple and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer58

Fall58

Winter42

Day100

Night47

Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men3

Unisex12

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,721

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#30,098

PerfumerCristian Calabro

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, …

Reviews →

Safe Word opens as a fruity rose with a bright pineapple and bergamot lift, then settles into a softer floral heart with gardenia and a warm woody amber base. Reviews suggest a perfume that can feel fresh, sweet, and tropical-leaning, with rose staying central through the wear. It may suit shoppers who like feminine f…

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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 Safe Word?

al03 takes 7 of 7 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Safe Word is rated 3.61/5 from 61 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Safe Word for a rose and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Safe Word?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Safe Word 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Safe Word?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Safe Word 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al03 and Safe Word smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is al03 or Safe Word better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in al03 and Safe Word?

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. Safe Word has top notes of Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Gardenia, a base of Cedar and Amber.