Fragrance comparison

Eureka vs Sean John

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 345 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,737 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Sean John

3.73203 votes

Rank #10,501 Fresh SpicyVanilla

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.
Sean John
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Eureka6/7

Sean John1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EurekaReinvented

Sean JohnSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.73/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

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

25%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerEurekaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEureka

SillageEureka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSean JohnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack PepperWater Mint

Heart

CardamomNutmegViolet LeafAngelica

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodCoumarinAmberwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEurekaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,737

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#10,501

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews31

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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Sean John by Sean John is an oriental spicy fragrance for men launched in 2016. It offers a clean blend of bergamot and water mint, grounded by a warm, woody vanilla base. This scent is designed for versatile daily wear, performing comfortably in casual professional settings or during evening dates when a subtle, appr…

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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, Eureka or Sean John?

Eureka takes 6 of 7 categories. Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes; Sean John is rated 3.73/5 from 203 votes. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sean John for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eureka or Sean John?

Eureka lasts longest (Eureka 79/100, Sean John 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eureka or Sean John?

Eureka projects furthest (Eureka 69/100, Sean John 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eureka and Sean John smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is Eureka or Sean John better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eureka is the stronger pick. For winter, Sean John is the stronger pick. Eureka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eureka and Sean John?

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. Sean John has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Water Mint, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Angelica, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.