Fragrance comparison

Royal Brand Gold vs al02

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

al02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.90304 votes

Rank #4,146 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al02 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
al02
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Royal Brand Gold1/5

al024/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

al02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

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

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevityal02

Sillageal02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRoyal Brand GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

PlumPeachAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCardamomCarnationJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanFrench labdanumIncenseSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Spring38

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,146

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winneral02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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, Royal Brand Gold or al02?

al02 takes 4 of 5 categories. Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes; al02 is rated 3.90/5 from 304 votes. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose al02 for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Royal Brand Gold or al02?

al02 lasts longest (al02 80/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Brand Gold or al02?

al02 projects furthest (al02 69/100, Royal Brand Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Brand Gold and al02 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Royal Brand Gold or al02 better for summer or winter?

Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Brand Gold and al02?

Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli 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.