Edge Effects vs al03
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Edge EffectsChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
al03Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Edge Effects2/4
al032/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Edge Effects
- Sillage & projection
- Edge Effects
- Value for money
- al03
- 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
Edge EffectsSt. Clair Scentsal03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 23%Had 6%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 hate89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
Category winners
LongevityEdge Effects
SillageEdge Effects
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winneral03Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander
Heart
BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir
Base
Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone
Top
LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple
Heart
RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris
Base
CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Lavender, Petitgrain 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 seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring74
Summer37
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,238
PerfumerDiane St.Clair
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,721
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winneral03Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEdge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …
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, Edge Effects or al03?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Edge Effects or al03?
Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, al03 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Edge Effects or al03?
Edge Effects projects furthest (Edge Effects 75/100, al03 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Edge Effects and al03 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot.
Is Edge Effects or al03 better for summer or winter?
Edge Effects suits day or night wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Edge Effects and al03?
Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach. 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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