Fragrance comparison

al03 vs Vertige Pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

4 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,870 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vertige Pour Homme

Pierre Cardin

3.8520 votes

Rank #51,839 BalsamicFresh Spicy

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.
Vertige Pour Homme
Choose it for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

al034/5

Vertige Pour Homme1/5

Ratings & consensus: al03
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: al03
Value for money: Vertige Pour Homme
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

Vertige Pour HommePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 23%

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

10%Love

70%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value71

Category winnerVertige Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

balsamic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

Top

CyclamenGranny Smith appleLemon

Heart

NutmegLavenderTarragon

Base

Peru BalsamCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Tarragon and Nutmeg. 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

Summer31

Fall62

Winter54

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,870

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#51,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Vertige Pour Homme by Pierre Cardin offers a crisp, aromatic profile built for daily wear. It starts with a sharp punch of Granny Smith apple and sour lemon, transitioning into a clean herbal core. Cedar wood and warm balsamic tones anchor the base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime routines.

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, al03 or Vertige Pour Homme?

al03 takes 4 of 5 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Vertige Pour Homme is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vertige Pour Homme for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Vertige Pour Homme?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Vertige Pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Vertige Pour Homme?

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

Do al03 and Vertige Pour Homme smell similar?

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

Is al03 or Vertige Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

al03 suits daytime wear; Vertige Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al03 and Vertige Pour 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. Vertige Pour Homme has top notes of Cyclamen, Granny Smith apple and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Tarragon, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedar.