Fragrance comparison

al03 vs Sierra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

4 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,721 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 4 of 5 categories.

al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

al034/5

Sierra1/5

Ratings & consensus: al03
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: al03
Value for money: Sierra
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

SierraAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

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

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Lemon and Geranium. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,721

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#48,260

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, …

Reviews →

Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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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 Sierra?

al03 takes 4 of 5 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Sierra?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Sierra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Sierra?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al03 and Sierra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Lemon and Geranium.

Is al03 or Sierra better for summer or winter?

al03 suits daytime wear; Sierra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al03 and Sierra?

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. Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.