Fragrance comparison

eo01 vs Merunka

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

3 wins

eo01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

4.00220 votes

Rank #10,655 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

eo01 takes 3 of 5 categories.

eo01
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

eo013/5

Merunka2/5

Ratings & consensus: Merunka
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: eo01
Sillage & projection: eo01
Value for money: Merunka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: eo01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

eo01biehl parfumkunstwerke

MerunkaManufaktura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

Category winnerMerunkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

29%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevityeo01

Sillageeo01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMerunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutCardamomNutmegApricotBlood OrangeTangerine

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodOrchidPaprikaIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaCinnamonTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberStyraxPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

TangerineBlood Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

ApricotLilyOrchidJasmine

Base4-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesApricot, Tangerine, Orchid and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Merunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer31

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer79

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,655

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnereo01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

eo01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. eo01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Egon Oelkers. Top notes are Coconut, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Apricot, Blood Orange and Tangerine; middle notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Orchid, Paprika, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley; base note…

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Merunka by Manufaktura centers on the scent of ripe orchard fruit, opening with a bright splash of tart blood grapefruit and zesty tangerine. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a mouthwatering, velvety apricot note that feels authentic rather than sugary. Creamy white lily and gentle jasmine float in the ba…

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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, eo01 or Merunka?

eo01 takes 3 of 5 categories. eo01 is rated 4.00/5 from 220 votes; Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose eo01 for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, eo01 or Merunka?

eo01 lasts longest (eo01 65/100, Merunka 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, eo01 or Merunka?

eo01 projects furthest (eo01 64/100, Merunka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do eo01 and Merunka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Apricot, Tangerine, Orchid and Sandalwood.

Is eo01 or Merunka better for summer or winter?

eo01 suits daytime wear; Merunka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in eo01 and Merunka?

eo01 has top notes of Coconut, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Apricot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Orchid, Paprika and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris.