Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Moderno vs al03

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vetiver Moderno

Profumi del Forte

4.5020 votes

Rank #36,668 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,453 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vetiver Moderno
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vetiver Moderno3/5

al032/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Moderno
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver Moderno
Sillage & projection: al03
Value for money: Vetiver Moderno
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver ModernoProfumi del Forte

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVetiver ModernoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonStrawberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose

Base4 to 8 hours

VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Carnation, Iris and Lavender. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,668

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,453

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver Moderno or al03?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 5 categories. Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Moderno or al03?

They last about the same: Vetiver Moderno 78/100, al03 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Moderno or al03?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Moderno and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Carnation, Iris and Lavender.

Is Vetiver Moderno or al03 better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Moderno and al03?

Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris. 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.