Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs al02

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 337 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

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47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

al02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.90304 votes

Rank #4,131 Warm SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al02 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
al02
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mysteriously No 12/7

al025/7

Ratings & consensus: al02
Community sentiment: al02
Longevity: al02
Sillage & projection: al02
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al02

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

al02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

3.90/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winneral02Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winneral02Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevityal02

Sillageal02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

PlumPeachAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCardamomCarnationJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanFrench labdanumIncenseSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring38

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,131

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winneral02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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al02 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. al02 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Plum, Peach, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tonka Bea…

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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, Mysteriously No 1 or al02?

al02 takes 5 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; al02 is rated 3.90/5 from 304 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose al02 for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or al02?

al02 lasts longest (al02 80/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or al02?

al02 projects furthest (al02 69/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and al02 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or al02 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, al02 is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and al02?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. al02 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, French labdanum, Incense and Sandalwood.