Fragrance comparison

Nomadic vs al02

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 674 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nomadic

Oriflame

4.14370 votes

Rank #2,860 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

al02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.90304 votes

Rank #4,532 Warm SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomadic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nomadic
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
al02
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Nomadic4/7

al022/7

Ratings & consensus: Nomadic
Community sentiment: Nomadic
Longevity: al02
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nomadic
Versatility: al02
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nomadic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadicOriflame

al02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winnerNomadicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

363 votes

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNomadicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevityal02

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNomadicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesPlumRed PepperMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

AmberVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskJuniper Berries

Top

PlumPeachAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCardamomCarnationJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanFrench labdanumIncenseSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winneral02Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#4,532

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerNomadicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomadic by Oriflame is a warm, smoky amber fragrance with plum, red pepper, incense, woods and vanilla. Fans remember it as dark, balsamic, spicy and sensual, with a soft sweetness rather than a fresh daytime feel. It suits cooler weather, evening wear and anyone who likes feminine perfumes with a slightly masculine e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nomadic or al02?

Nomadic takes 4 of 7 categories. Nomadic is rated 4.14/5 from 370 votes; al02 is rated 3.90/5 from 304 votes. Choose Nomadic for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose al02 for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nomadic or al02?

al02 lasts longest (al02 80/100, Nomadic 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nomadic or al02?

Projection is very close: Nomadic 69/100, al02 69/100 for sillage.

Do Nomadic and al02 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Incense.

Is Nomadic or al02 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al02 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nomadic is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nomadic and al02?

Nomadic has top notes of Spicy Notes, Plum, Red Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.