Fragrance comparison

Class vs gs03

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Class

Swiss Arabian

3.8816 votes

Rank #21,339 VanillaAmber

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28%scent match

Clearly different

gs03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.93199 votes

Rank #5,989 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Class
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
gs03
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Class2/5

gs032/5

Ratings & consensus: gs03
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Class
Value for money: Class
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: gs03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassSwiss Arabian

gs03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

3.93/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnergs03Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

36%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerClassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

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Base

BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla

Top

NeroliJuniperOrange BlossomMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineRose

Base

VetiverCedarMuskBenzoinCastoreumTonka BeanOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring89

Summer100

Fall59

Winter32

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#5,989

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnergs03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Class by Swiss Arabian is a floral amber fragrance defined by its bright orange blossom opening and a warm, vanilla-laden base. Ideal for daytime wear in temperate weather, it offers a clean, slightly sweet profile that appeals to those who enjoy soft, comforting scents. The combination of tonka bean and benzoin adds …

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gs03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. gs03 was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Neroli, Juniper, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Musk, Benz…

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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, Class or gs03?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Class is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; gs03 is rated 3.93/5 from 199 votes. Choose Class for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose gs03 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Class or gs03?

They last about the same: Class 69/100, gs03 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Class or gs03?

Class projects furthest (Class 81/100, gs03 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Class and gs03 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.

Is Class or gs03 better for summer or winter?

Class suits daytime wear; gs03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Class and gs03?

Class has top notes of Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. gs03 has top notes of Neroli, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Benzoin.