Fragrance comparison

C vs gs01

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 239 ratings analysed

Marie Saint Pierre

4.1323 votes

Rank #37,441 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

gs01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.65216 votes

Rank #9,200 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

gs01 takes 3 of 4 categories.

C
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
gs01
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C1/4

gs013/4

Ratings & consensus: C
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: gs01
Sillage & projection: gs01
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: gs01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CMarie Saint Pierre

gs01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.65/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%

Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

27%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevitygs01

Sillagegs01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky91%

white floral83%

animalic74%

citrus65%

woody56%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaffronBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

LeatherAfrican Orange FlowerFreesia

Base1 to 2 hours

BirchMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

BasilGreen NotesBay LeafLimeAfrican Orange FlowerCarrot SeedsGrassPink Pepper

Heart

PeachWater LilyArtemisiaFreesiaJasmineRose

Base

MuskRiceSandalwoodAmberVetiverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Freesia, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for C, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer78

Fall52

Winter9

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,441

PerfumerEvelyn El Koubi

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,200

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnergs01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C by Marie Saint Pierre pairs clean citrus brightness with dark, smoky woods and supple leather. Created by perfumer Evelyn El Koubi, the scent opens with crisp bergamot and a dusting of warm saffron. As the initial freshness settles, soft leather emerges alongside sweet African orange flower and delicate freesia. The…

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gs01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women and men. gs01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf, Lime, African Orange Flower, Carrot Seeds, Grass, Pink Pepper and Magnolia; middle notes are Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia,…

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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, C or gs01?

gs01 takes 3 of 4 categories. C is rated 4.13/5 from 23 votes; gs01 is rated 3.65/5 from 216 votes. Choose C for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose gs01 for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C or gs01?

gs01 lasts longest (gs01 73/100, C 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or gs01?

gs01 projects furthest (gs01 57/100, C 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and gs01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Freesia, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is C or gs01 better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear; gs01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and gs01?

C has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, African Orange Flower and Freesia, a base of Birch, Musk and Virginia Cedar. gs01 has top notes of Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia and Freesia, a base of Musk, Rice, Sandalwood and Amber.