Fragrance comparison

Virilis vs al03

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

5 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,518 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Virilis5/7

al031/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirilisPARIS CORNER

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerVirilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerVirilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,518

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Virilis or al03?

Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories. Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virilis or al03?

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

Which projects more, Virilis or al03?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, al03 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virilis and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia.

Is Virilis or al03 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Virilis and al03?

Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.