Forte + Forte vs al03
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
al03 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Forte + ForteChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
al03Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forte + Forte1/7
al035/7
- Ratings & consensus
- al03
- Community sentiment
- Forte + Forte
- Longevity
- al03
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- al03
- Versatility
- al03
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- al03
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forte + ForteProfumi del Forteal03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%
3.78/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%
Category winneral03Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
28%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerForte + ForteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevityal03
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winneral03Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
iris48%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisJasmineCloves
Base2 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk
Top
LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple
Heart
RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris
Base
CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall21
Winter21
Day100
Night14
Spring74
Summer37
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night67
Category winneral03Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#9,453
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winneral03Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForte + Forte by Profumi del Forte brings a sharp, sunlit burst of citrus to the skin, leading with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender, petitgrain, and leafy tarragon balances the bright fruit immediately. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a pow…
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, Forte + Forte or al03?
al03 takes 5 of 7 categories. Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Forte + Forte or al03?
al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forte + Forte or al03?
Projection is very close: Forte + Forte 65/100, al03 65/100 for sillage.
Do Forte + Forte and al03 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Forte + Forte or al03 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, al03 is the stronger pick. Forte + Forte suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forte + Forte and al03?
Forte + Forte has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Patchouli and White Musk. 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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