Fragrance comparison

Eureka vs Monopteros

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 227 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,406 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Monopteros

Der Duft

3.2185 votes

Rank #19,842 Fresh SpicyCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eureka takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eureka
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monopteros
Choose it for a fresh spicy and coconut character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eureka6/7

Monopteros1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EurekaReinvented

MonopterosDer Duft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.21/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

Category winnerEurekaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

26%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

16%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerEurekaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityEureka

SillageEureka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value39

Category winnerEurekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

coconut92%

aldehydic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

ozonic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotCoffee

Heart

NutmegJasmineCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamStyrax

Notes

CoconutAldehydesNutmegCucumberCardamomRaspberryRoseBlack PepperCoffeeNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Monopteros, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMonopterosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men9

Unisex70

Women21

Casual 46%Work 23%Party 18%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,406

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#19,842

PerfumerAnselm Skogstad

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEurekaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Der Duft Monopteros is a delightfully weird clash of crisp garden freshness and rich tropical cream. Spray it on and you get hit by sharp aldehydes, watery cucumber slices, and raw coconut pulp right away. It smells clean, brisk, and slightly savory all at once. Within twenty minutes, warm cardamom, cracked black pepp…

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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, Eureka or Monopteros?

Eureka takes 6 of 7 categories. Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes; Monopteros is rated 3.21/5 from 85 votes. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Monopteros for a fresh spicy and coconut character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eureka or Monopteros?

Eureka lasts longest (Eureka 79/100, Monopteros 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eureka or Monopteros?

Eureka projects furthest (Eureka 69/100, Monopteros 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eureka and Monopteros smell similar?

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

Is Eureka or Monopteros better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monopteros is the stronger pick. For winter, Eureka is the stronger pick. Eureka suits evening wear; Monopteros suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eureka and Monopteros?

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. Monopteros features Coconut, Aldehydes, Nutmeg, Cucumber and Cardamom.