Fragrance comparison

Dawn vs al03

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dawn

Mar Galliti

3.754 votes

Rank #53,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,883 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dawn takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dawn
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dawn2/3

al031/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dawn
Sillage & projection: Dawn
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

DawnMar Galliti

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDawn

SillageDawn

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

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeDillPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Lemon BalmSageChamomileTulsi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCognacLabdanum

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Dawn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 15%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,611

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,883

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mar Galliti Dawn smells like stepping into a cold, misty herb garden right as the sun breaks over the tree line. The initial spray hits with a brisk snap of sour lime, crushed green dill, and a prickle of pink pepper. It is sharp and medicinal for the first three minutes before settling down. As your skin warms the oi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dawn or al03?

Dawn takes 2 of 3 categories. Dawn is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Dawn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dawn or al03?

Dawn lasts longest (Dawn 90/100, al03 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dawn or al03?

Dawn projects furthest (Dawn 75/100, al03 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dawn and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Dawn or al03 better for summer or winter?

Dawn suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dawn and al03?

Dawn has top notes of Lime, Dill and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lemon Balm, Sage, Chamomile and Tulsi, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cognac and Labdanum. 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.