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Blackman Original vs al03

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

Updated 132 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Blackman Original

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • al03

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blackman Original0/3
al033/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
al03
Sillage & projection
al03
Value for money
Not scored
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
Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum
al03biehl parfumkunstwerke
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
3.78/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

28%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value57
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli
Top
LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple
Heart
RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris
Base
CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring74
Summer37
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,462

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackman Original by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic citrus aromatic profile built around traditional barbershop freshness. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate burst of bright sunshine. As the crisp opening settles, cool mint, sharp lavender, and gera…

Reviews →

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 →
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, Blackman Original or al03?

al03 takes 3 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or al03?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or al03?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Blackman Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and al03 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Blackman Original or al03 better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and al03?

Blackman Original has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Mint and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, White Musk and Patchouli. 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.

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