Fragrance comparison

eo01 vs Prince Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

5 wins

eo01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

4.00220 votes

Rank #10,986 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

eo01 takes 5 of 7 categories.

eo01
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

eo015/7

Prince Noir2/7

Ratings & consensus: eo01
Community sentiment: Prince Noir
Longevity: eo01
Sillage & projection: eo01
Value for money: eo01
Versatility: Prince Noir
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

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnereo01Rating 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

17%Love

66%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerPrince NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevityeo01

Sillageeo01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnereo01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomAmalfi LemonPepper

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

GeraniumVirginia CedarCinnamon

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverAmberBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Cinnamon and Amber. Durations are only published for Prince Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer31

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night52

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,986

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Prince Noir by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a woody spicy fragrance that offers a crisp, tailored profile rather than a heavy evening scent. It opens with an energetic burst of Amalfi lemon, sharp pepper, and sweet cardamom, giving it an immediate fresh spicy and citrus lift. As the brightness settles, a structured …

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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, eo01 or Prince Noir?

eo01 takes 5 of 7 categories. eo01 is rated 4.00/5 from 220 votes; Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes. Choose eo01 for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, eo01 or Prince Noir?

eo01 lasts longest (eo01 65/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, eo01 or Prince Noir?

eo01 projects furthest (eo01 64/100, Prince Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do eo01 and Prince Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Cinnamon and Amber.

Is eo01 or Prince Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prince Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, eo01 is the stronger pick. eo01 suits daytime wear; Prince Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in eo01 and Prince Noir?

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. Prince Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Brazilian Rosewood.