Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Sensuel vs al03

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,282 ratings analysed

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,272 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Vetiver Sensuel3/7

al034/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver SensuelMancera

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value57

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Bergamot and Mint. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#9,272

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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, …

Reviews →

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, Vetiver Sensuel or al03?

al03 takes 4 of 7 categories. Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Sensuel or al03?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Vetiver Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Sensuel or al03?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Sensuel and al03 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Vetiver Sensuel or al03 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al03 is the stronger pick. For winter, al03 is the stronger pick. Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Sensuel and al03?

Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss. 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.