Fragrance comparison

Grecale vs al03

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

4 wins

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,844 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grecale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Grecale4/7

al033/7

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

GrecalePaolo Gigli

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerGrecaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerGrecaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGrecale

SillageGrecale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value57

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthOrangeLemonLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseNutmegCloveLavender

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberCedar

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Incense, Nutmeg and Lavender. Durations are only published for Grecale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,844

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Grecale opens with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, sweet orange, and zesty lemon before shifting into a rich heart of clove, nutmeg, and dry incense. It feels bold and old-world. As the fragrance warms on your skin, balsamic opoponax and warm amber take over, anchored by sturdy cedarwood. The scent evokes…

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, Grecale or al03?

Grecale takes 4 of 7 categories. Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grecale or al03?

They last about the same: Grecale 78/100, al03 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Grecale or al03?

Grecale projects furthest (Grecale 70/100, al03 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grecale and al03 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Incense, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Grecale or al03 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Grecale and al03?

Grecale has top notes of Hyacinth, Orange, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg, Clove and Lavender, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Cedar. 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.