Fragrance comparison

Esoteric vs al03

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

Esoteric

Parfums Vintage

3.333 votes

Rank #24,781 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,518 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Esoteric1/4

al033/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esoteric
Sillage & projection: al03
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

EsotericParfums Vintage

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEsoteric

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value57

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MaceBergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesGeraniumCarnationJasmineRoseCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmberTonka BeanCedarMusk

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Tarragon. Durations are only published for Esoteric, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,518

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esoteric by Parfums Vintage presents an intricate aromatic profile constructed around traditional green and herbal elements. The composition opens with an energetic splash of lemon and bergamot, shaded by culinary herbal accents of rosemary, tarragon, and lavender alongside the dry heat of mace. As the bright start re…

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, Esoteric or al03?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories. Esoteric is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Esoteric for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esoteric or al03?

Esoteric lasts longest (Esoteric 80/100, al03 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esoteric or al03?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Esoteric 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esoteric and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Tarragon.

Is Esoteric or al03 better for summer or winter?

Esoteric suits evening wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esoteric and al03?

Esoteric has top notes of Mace, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.