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al03 vs Vetiver Sensuel

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

Updated 1,282 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • Vetiver Sensuel

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

al034/7
Vetiver Sensuel3/7
Ratings & consensus
Vetiver Sensuel
Community sentiment
Vetiver Sensuel
Longevity
al03
Sillage & projection
al03
Value for money
al03
Versatility
al03
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
al03biehl parfumkunstwerke
Vetiver SensuelMancera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%
4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating 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

46%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value56
Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
amber69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
green53%
earthy42%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, 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
Top20-30 mins
LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper
Heart2-4 hrs
MintOrchidPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer37
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night33
Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men58
Unisex36
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,272

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher 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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Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, al03 or Vetiver Sensuel?

al03 takes 4 of 7 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Vetiver Sensuel?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Vetiver Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Vetiver Sensuel?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al03 and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon.

Is al03 or Vetiver Sensuel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in al03 and Vetiver Sensuel?

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. Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss.

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