Fragrance comparison

al03 vs Virilis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,518 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories.

al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

al031/7

Virilis5/7

Ratings & consensus: Virilis
Community sentiment: Virilis
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Virilis
Value for money: Virilis
Versatility: Virilis
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

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating 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

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerVirilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber 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

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mint and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,518

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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, …

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Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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 Virilis?

Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories. al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, al03 or Virilis?

They last about the same: al03 77/100, Virilis 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, al03 or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, al03 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al03 and Virilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Pineapple.

Is al03 or Virilis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in al03 and Virilis?

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. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.