Fragrance comparison

Iris Gris X.O. vs al01

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

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28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #14,113 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al01 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iris Gris X.O.
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Gris X.O.1/4

al013/4

Ratings & consensus: al01
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris Gris X.O.
Sillage & projection: al01
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winneral01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

Sillageal01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Iris Gris X.O., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Work 30%Casual 25%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,113

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winneral01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Gris X.O. by Legendary Fragrances delivers a faithful, eccentric homage to vintage perfumery. The scent pairs cool, earthy orris root with the velvety sweetness of ripe peach and powdery violet. Right after application, you get an intense, thick burst with an intentional vinegar flash that replicates aged flacons…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Gris X.O. or al01?

al01 takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Gris X.O. or al01?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, al01 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Gris X.O. or al01?

al01 projects furthest (al01 57/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Gris X.O. and al01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Iris Gris X.O. or al01 better for summer or winter?

Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear; al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Gris X.O. and al01?

Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope. 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.