Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs al03

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 321 ratings analysed

7 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,516 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,687 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deep Forest7/7

al030/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep ForestBogner

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value57

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerDeep ForestMost 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#3,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#9,687

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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, …

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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, Deep Forest or al03?

Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or al03?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, al03 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or al03?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, al03 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and al03 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot.

Is Deep Forest or al03 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and al03?

Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French 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.