Fragrance comparison

Birmane vs al01

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 690 ratings analysed

5 wins

Birmane

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.11529 votes

Rank #3,853 SweetVanilla

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40%scent match

Some overlap

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #15,430 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Birmane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Birmane
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Birmane5/7

al012/7

Ratings & consensus: Birmane
Community sentiment: Birmane
Longevity: Birmane
Sillage & projection: Birmane
Value for money: al01
Versatility: al01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Birmane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BirmaneVan Cleef & Arpels

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerBirmaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

529 votes

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerBirmaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBirmane

SillageBirmane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winneral01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBrazilian RosewoodBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Orchid and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Birmane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,853

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#15,430

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerBirmaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane is a rare 1999 oriental woody perfume that balances juicy sweetness with powdery floral warmth and rich woods. It opens with an unusual burst of tart pineapple, citrusy bergamot, and polished Brazilian rosewood, creating a bright fruity sparkle that avoids smelling like cheap candy. Within t…

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al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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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, Birmane or al01?

Birmane takes 5 of 7 categories. Birmane is rated 4.11/5 from 529 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose Birmane for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Birmane or al01?

They last about the same: Birmane 72/100, al01 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Birmane or al01?

Birmane projects furthest (Birmane 64/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Birmane and al01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Orchid and Sandalwood.

Is Birmane or al01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Birmane is the stronger pick. Birmane suits daytime wear; al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Birmane and al01?

Birmane has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.