Fragrance comparison

Empire vs al01

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 382 ratings analysed

5 wins

Empire

Hinode

3.84221 votes

Rank #10,381 GreenAromatic

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33%scent match

Clearly different

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #15,367 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Empire
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Empire5/7

al012/7

Ratings & consensus: Empire
Community sentiment: Empire
Longevity: al01
Sillage & projection: Empire
Value for money: Empire
Versatility: al01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Empire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmpireHinode

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerEmpireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

221 votes

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerEmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevityal01

SillageEmpire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEmpireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TarragonBasilBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesJasmineFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Empire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex10

Women4

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#15,367

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerEmpireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire by Hinode is an aromatic green cologne built on the crisp contrast between zesty Mediterranean citrus and garden-fresh herbs. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of tart bergamot, peppery basil, and bittersweet tarragon, creating an aroma reminiscent of crushed culinary greens under the morning sun. A…

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al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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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, Empire or al01?

Empire takes 5 of 7 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire or al01?

They last about the same: al01 70/100, Empire 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Empire or al01?

Empire projects furthest (Empire 62/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire and al01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Empire or al01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire is the stronger pick. Empire suits daytime wear; al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire and al01?

Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber. al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.