Fragrance comparison

Bang Bang vs al02

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 740 ratings analysed

Bang Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.90436 votes

Rank #5,249 Warm SpicyWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

al02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.90304 votes

Rank #4,153 Warm SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al02 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bang Bang
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al02
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bang Bang2/7

al025/7

Ratings & consensus: Bang Bang
Community sentiment: al02
Longevity: al02
Sillage & projection: al02
Value for money: al02
Versatility: Bang Bang
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al02

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bang BangMarc Jacobs

al02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

3.90/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winnerBang BangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winneral02Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevityal02

Sillageal02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value56

Category winneral02Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomWatercressAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

PlumPeachAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCardamomCarnationJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanFrench labdanumIncenseSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Bang Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day100

Night37

Spring38

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBang BangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex8

Women5

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#4,153

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winneral02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang delivers a crisp, energizing spin on masculine woods that feels easy to wear from the very first spray. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, green watercress, and cool cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into a smooth core of creamy sandalwood and clean cashmer…

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al02 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. al02 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Plum, Peach, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tonka Bea…

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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, Bang Bang or al02?

al02 takes 5 of 7 categories. Bang Bang is rated 3.90/5 from 436 votes; al02 is rated 3.90/5 from 304 votes. Choose Bang Bang for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al02 for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bang Bang or al02?

al02 lasts longest (al02 80/100, Bang Bang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang Bang or al02?

al02 projects furthest (al02 69/100, Bang Bang 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bang Bang and al02 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Bang Bang or al02 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al02 is the stronger pick. For winter, al02 is the stronger pick. Bang Bang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang Bang and al02?

Bang Bang has top notes of Cardamom, Watercress and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Musk. al02 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, French labdanum, Incense and Sandalwood.