Fragrance comparison

Garbo vs al03

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

Garbo

VeraLab

3.6271 votes

Rank #38,997 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,824 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Garbo
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Garbo0/7

al037/7

Ratings & consensus: al03
Community sentiment: al03
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: al03
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

GarboVeraLab

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 23%

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 hate

24%Love

34%Like

25%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winneral03Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintLimeRumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Woody NotesMagnoliaWater Notes

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Lime and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Garbo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall28

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex63

Women37

Casual 39%Work 29%Party 17%Date 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,824

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Garbo by VeraLab hits cold. A sharp burst of crushed mint and sour lime floods the air immediately. The opening sting of alcohol passes within two minutes, leaving behind a fizzy cocktail profile spiked with golden rum and bitter bergamot. It smells clean and bright. As the initial citrus blast calms down, watery note…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Garbo or al03?

al03 takes 7 of 7 categories. Garbo is rated 3.62/5 from 71 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Garbo for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Garbo or al03?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Garbo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Garbo or al03?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Garbo 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Garbo and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime and Bergamot.

Is Garbo or al03 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Garbo and al03?

Garbo has top notes of Mint, Lime, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Magnolia and Water Notes, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. 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.