Fragrance comparison

Arabica vs Eureka

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 207 ratings analysed

Arabica

Annette Neuffer

3.6965 votes

Rank #11,165 Warm SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,737 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eureka takes 5 of 5 categories.

Arabica
Choose it for a warm spicy and coffee character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eureka
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabica0/5

Eureka5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArabicaAnnette Neuffer

EurekaReinvented

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 9%Had 11%Want 80%

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

Category winnerEurekaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEureka

SillageEureka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEurekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

coffee92%

amber84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeNutmegBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

CoffeeCoffee blossomCarnationTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Tolu BalsamTexas CedarMyrrhBourbon VetiverSandalwoodVanilla AbsolutePatchouliSiam Benzoin

Top

Violet LeafBergamotCoffee

Heart

NutmegJasmineCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamStyrax

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,165

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#4,737

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerEurekaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabica is a dark spicy coffee oriental with a bitter citrus and pepper opening, a floral coffee heart, and a resinous woody base. It reads more vintage than casual, with nutmeg, rose, jasmine, balsams, woods, vanilla, patchouli, and myrrh giving the scent a warm, textured finish. Sample first if you want a light coff…

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Eureka is a spicy, woody scent with a bright violet leaf and bergamot lift, then an unexpected coffee twist that can read slightly cola-like on skin. The heart turns nutmeg-forward with cardamom and pepper, before settling into patchouli, sandalwood and resinous balsams. It is the kind of perfume that can feel smooth …

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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, Arabica or Eureka?

Eureka takes 5 of 5 categories. Arabica is rated 3.69/5 from 65 votes; Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes. Choose Arabica for a warm spicy and coffee character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabica or Eureka?

They last about the same: Eureka 79/100, Arabica 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arabica or Eureka?

Projection is very close: Eureka 69/100, Arabica 68/100 for sillage.

Do Arabica and Eureka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Coffee.

Is Arabica or Eureka better for summer or winter?

Arabica suits evening wear; Eureka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabica and Eureka?

Arabica has top notes of Bitter Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Coffee blossom, Carnation and Turkish Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Texas Cedar, Myrrh and Bourbon Vetiver. Eureka has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Coffee, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Styrax.