Fragrance comparison

Merunka vs '70

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

'70

Mila Schön

4.3614 votes

Rank #42,819 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Merunka takes 4 of 5 categories.

Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
'70
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Merunka4/5

'701/5

Ratings & consensus: '70
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Merunka
Sillage & projection: Merunka
Value for money: Merunka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Merunka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerunkaManufaktura

'70Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winner'70Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

43%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMerunka

SillageMerunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMerunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TangerineBlood Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

ApricotLilyOrchidJasmine

Base4-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmbergris

Top

TangerineBergamotPepper

Heart

ApricotJasmineTincture of RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Apricot, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Merunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMerunkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merunka by Manufaktura centers on the scent of ripe orchard fruit, opening with a bright splash of tart blood grapefruit and zesty tangerine. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a mouthwatering, velvety apricot note that feels authentic rather than sugary. Creamy white lily and gentle jasmine float in the ba…

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'70 by Mila Schön is a warm powdery floral with a bright citrus start and a soft, fruity heart. Tangerine, bergamot and pepper give the opening lift, while apricot, jasmine, rose and lily-of-the-valley move it into a smoother feminine floral space. The dry-down is the most lasting idea here, with vanilla, sandalwood, …

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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, Merunka or '70?

Merunka takes 4 of 5 categories. Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; '70 is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose '70 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merunka or '70?

Merunka lasts longest (Merunka 55/100, '70 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merunka or '70?

Merunka projects furthest (Merunka 48/100, '70 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merunka and '70 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Apricot, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Merunka or '70 better for summer or winter?

Merunka suits daytime wear; '70 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merunka and '70?

Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris. '70 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Apricot, Jasmine, Tincture of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.