Fragrance comparison

eo02 vs Monarch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 488 ratings analysed

eo02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.62198 votes

Rank #10,096 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Monarch

Boadicea the Victorious

3.96290 votes

Rank #8,380 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 6 of 7 categories.

eo02
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Monarch
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

eo021/7

Monarch6/7

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: Monarch
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: eo02
Versatility: Monarch
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

eo02biehl parfumkunstwerke

MonarchBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

3.96/ 5 · 290 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

39%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

290 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value30

Category winnereo02Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotCorianderGrapefruitGalbanum

Heart

FirArtemisiaJasmineCloveRoseThyme

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaCinnamonIncenseMuskAmberPatchouli

Top

Red BerriesArtemisiaBlack TeaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CardamomRosePink PepperCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncenseCedarPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMonarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men61

Unisex27

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,096

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#8,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

eo02 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. eo02 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Egon Oelkers. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot, Coriander, Grapefruit and Galbanum; middle notes are Fir, Artemisia, Jasmine, Clove, Rose and Thyme; base notes are Virginia Cedar…

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Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of red berries, bitter artemisia, and crisp black tea before settling into a warm leather core. Pink pepper and cinnamon prickle through the initial spray, cutting through the heavy base. As the scent warms on skin, supple suede textures combine with tonka bea…

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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, eo02 or Monarch?

Monarch takes 6 of 7 categories. eo02 is rated 3.62/5 from 198 votes; Monarch is rated 3.96/5 from 290 votes. Choose eo02 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Monarch for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, eo02 or Monarch?

They last about the same: Monarch 70/100, eo02 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, eo02 or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 63/100, eo02 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do eo02 and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Artemisia.

Is eo02 or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, eo02 is the stronger pick. For winter, Monarch is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in eo02 and Monarch?

eo02 has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Coriander and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fir, Artemisia, Jasmine and Clove, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Monarch has top notes of Red Berries, Artemisia, Black Tea and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Incense.