Fragrance comparison

Petale d'Ambre vs al03

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,871 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Petale d'Ambre3/7

al033/7

Ratings & consensus: al03
Community sentiment: al03
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Petale d'Ambre
Versatility: Petale d'Ambre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale d'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale d'AmbreZara

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

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

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevityal03

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#8,871

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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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, …

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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, Petale d'Ambre or al03?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Petale d'Ambre or al03?

They last about the same: al03 77/100, Petale d'Ambre 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Petale d'Ambre or al03?

Projection is very close: Petale d'Ambre 65/100, al03 65/100 for sillage.

Do Petale d'Ambre and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Petale d'Ambre or al03 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petale d'Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, al03 is the stronger pick. Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale d'Ambre and al03?

Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood. 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.