Fragrance comparison

eo02 vs Nocturnal Life

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 551 ratings analysed

eo02

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.62198 votes

Rank #9,228 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nocturnal Life

Zara

4.16353 votes

Rank #2,527 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnal Life takes 5 of 7 categories.

eo02
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Nocturnal Life
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

eo022/7

Nocturnal Life5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

eo02biehl parfumkunstwerke

Nocturnal LifeZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

4.16/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNocturnal LifeRating 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

53%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerNocturnal LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevityeo02

Sillageeo02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNocturnal LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

smoky70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh 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

Bergamot

Heart

CinnamonJuniper Berries

Base

Incense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon and Incense. 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–

Spring19

Summer9

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNocturnal LifeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men3

Unisex44

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,228

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#2,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerNocturnal LifeHigher 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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Nocturnal Life by Zara opens with a sharp bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and juniper berries. The base provides a soft, lingering incense that anchors the composition. It is a cozy, gourmand-leaning scent that feels most at home during a chilly autumn evening or when you want to feel com…

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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, eo02 or Nocturnal Life?

Nocturnal Life takes 5 of 7 categories. eo02 is rated 3.62/5 from 198 votes; Nocturnal Life is rated 4.16/5 from 353 votes. Choose eo02 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Nocturnal Life for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, eo02 or Nocturnal Life?

eo02 lasts longest (eo02 68/100, Nocturnal Life 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, eo02 or Nocturnal Life?

eo02 projects furthest (eo02 59/100, Nocturnal Life 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do eo02 and Nocturnal Life smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon and Incense.

Is eo02 or Nocturnal Life better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nocturnal Life is the stronger pick. For winter, Nocturnal Life is the stronger pick. Nocturnal Life suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in eo02 and Nocturnal Life?

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. Nocturnal Life has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Juniper Berries, a base of Incense.